shimmer

• Nom désignant une lumière faible, vacillante ou changeante, ou une lueur qui ondule ou scintille sur une surface. Peut aussi évoquer un reflet doux et mobile qui attire le regard.

A noun referring to a faint, unsteady, or wavering light or reflection.

1. Faint, trembling lightB2formal

   A soft, unsteady light that appears to flicker or quiver.

   Lueur vacillante

   • The shimmer of the stars on the lake was magical.
   • A faint shimmer came from the distant candle.
   • The fabric had a subtle shimmer in the sunlight.

   Synonymesflickergleamglimmersparkletwinkle

• Verbe décrivant une lumière douce, vacillante ou chatoyante, ou un reflet qui semble trembler ou changer légèrement, souvent sur une surface comme l'eau ou un tissu.

A verb used to describe a soft, wavering, or flickering light or reflection, often on a surface like water or fabric.

1. Shine with a soft, flickering lightB2formal

   To shine with a soft, slightly unsteady light that seems to move or flicker.

   scintiller

   • The stars shimmered in the clear night sky.
   • Heat waves shimmered above the hot asphalt.
   • The candlelight shimmered on the polished table.

   Synonymesflickergleamglimmerglintglittersparkletwinkle

2. Reflect light with a rippling effectB2formal

   To reflect light in a way that creates a soft, rippling, or wavering effect, often used for surfaces like water or silk.

   Chatoyer

   • Her silk dress shimmered as she walked across the room.
   • The lake shimmered under the afternoon sun.
   • The fabric shimmered with a rainbow of colors.

   Synonymescoruscategleamglimmerglistenglitterscintillatesparkletwinkle