Meaning & use
glimmer
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A faint, unsteady light, or a slight indication or trace of something.
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A glimmer of light appeared under the door as she approached the room.
Despite the setback, the team still felt a glimmer of hope for the season.
A note on using this word
Frequently used figuratively, as in "a glimmer of hope," to suggest something small but encouraging rather than a literal light.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To shine with a faint, unsteady light.
The lake glimmered under the pale moonlight.
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