2006-10-28 05:08:45 · 7 answers · asked by reju 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
SHIMMERING
To "Shimmer" is the combination of two words, Shine and Glimmer.
intr.v. shim·mered, shim·mer·ing, shim·mers
1. To shine with a subdued flickering light. See Synonyms at flash.
2. To appear as a wavering or flickering image, as in a reflection on water or through heat waves in air.
n.
A flickering or tremulous light; a glimmer.
2006-10-28 05:12:15 · answer #1 · answered by guitar_f1ngers 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would call shimmering this: giving an alluring appearance of anticipation, beauty and emotion.
When I wear shimmering make-up I feel noticed because it accents parts of my body that would normally be unnoticed.
If my eyes are shimmering, they're clear yet reflecting my feelings (happiness, joy, sorrow, etc.).
A shimmering moon to me has a luminescent glow and is often associated with affection or love.
2006-10-28 07:23:41 · answer #2 · answered by Dee L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is where something is kind of sparkly when the light hits it - it is usually subtle. Like when the light shines on a body of water it shimmers. Or when a woman wears an eyeshadow that has tiny particles that are glittery or sparkly - that could be called shimmering.
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shim·mer (shmr) Pronunciation Key Audio pronunciation of "shimmery" [P]
intr.v. shim·mered, shim·mer·ing, shim·mers
1. To shine with a subdued flickering light. See Synonyms at flash.
2. To appear as a wavering or flickering image, as in a reflection on water or through heat waves in air.
2006-10-28 05:13:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Definitions of shimmering on the Web:
The teleportation ability used by Belthazor demons. This power not only allows them to teleport to different places, but also to different realms and dimensions. Demons with this power are able to shimmer others along with themselves if in physical contact with them.In between shimmering out and then back in ones physical momentum can either be maintained or cancelled out. ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimmering
(1) Flickering halos or pinpoints of light caused by stray light rays from imperfect rear projection screen layers, which contain lens elements or from processing of the video signal by imperfect electronics. (2) Accentuated flicker of thin picture details moving up or down at certain speeds that interact with the scan rate.
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The partial invisibility that sometimes remains after true invisibility is broken. Shimmering creatures can be seen normally, but not targeted with spells or abilities.
members.chello.nl/~j.vanthull/BG2SR/Glossary.htm
An adjective often used to describe a certain quality of lustre on a coin. Opposite to the meaning of lustre that appears "dead, flat or dull."
www.canadiancoin.com/diction/s.htm
2006-10-28 06:39:02 · answer #4 · answered by Sweeti3Grl 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Shimmering as the sun as it shines on a stream, means glistening.
2006-10-28 06:12:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sort of like glittterinng and shinning
2006-10-28 06:38:25 · answer #6 · answered by Damitajo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
shine with a soft wavering light
2006-10-28 05:19:30 · answer #7 · answered by hozefa b 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋