shimmery

American  

[shim-uh-ree] / ˈʃɪm ə ri /

adjective

1. shimmering; shining softly.

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shimmery British  

/ ˈʃɪmərɪ /

adjective

1. shining with a glistening or tremulous light

2. glamorous; flashy

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Etymology

Origin of shimmery

First recorded in 1880–85; shimmer + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Near the end of the album, Carpenter dials down the comedy for “Don’t Worry I’ll Make You Worry,” a sad and shimmery ballad about the thin line between love and war.

From Los Angeles Times

But until then, there’s always your local mall and a shimmery pink body spray if you’re feeling nostalgic.

From Salon

Captured by Ann Johnson Prum’s high-speed cinematography and macro lenses, the hummingbirds are simply stunning: otherworldly creatures of shimmery hues and feathery beauty.

From Los Angeles Times

The series begins with 15 single men and 15 single women splitting off into pairs and getting to know each other, one on one, sight unseen, in a “pod” separated by a shimmery blue wall.

From Los Angeles Times

The company also produced a Frozen bundle of brushes in icy, shimmery whites, with sponges shaped like the snowman Olaf.

From BBC