glimmering
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- glimmeringly adverb
Etymology
Origin of glimmering
Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; glimmer, -ing 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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The sky was ablaze with the myriad of their infinite glimmerings.
From Literature
They strode through densely packed cobbled streets, with sea-stained buildings rising alongside, glimmering in the fading light.
From Literature
In the closing shot, the words "we belong together" appeared over a sea of bodies dancing beneath glimmering lights at the show.
From BBC
The glimmering rhythm of Martha and the Vandellas’ “Nowhere to Run” sets the tone as visions of cruise culture innocence aim to make us feel as if we’re on a ride through Southern California.
From Los Angeles Times
“You start to appreciate things more, I think, when your whole life is shaken up,” Kaslow said, looking out at the moonlight glimmering across the marina.
From Los Angeles Times
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