shimmery

American

[shim-uh-ree] / ˈʃɪm ə ri /

adjective

shimmering; shining softly.

shimmery British

/ ˈʃɪmərɪ /

adjective

shining with a glistening or tremulous light
glamorous; flashy

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Etymology

Origin of shimmery

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

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shimmery

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

From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2025

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

From BBC ● Nov. 22, 2024

There’s no rancor, no gloating, just added shimmery reverberations as she grows up and moves on.

From New York Times ● Feb. 9, 2024

Once the last bead is glued, everyone stands around eating rainbow confetti cake and bopping along to Michelle Branch while waiting to take photos in front of a shimmery step-and-repeat.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2023

This is not a spark of anything sweet, or tender, or shimmery.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi

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