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

Example Sentences

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Googoosh appears as chic as ever with her signature honey-gold hair slicked to the side and impeccable Covergirl-worthy shimmery makeup that makes the 75-year-old look decades younger.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025

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

But thanks to years of research and modern technology a close relative of the shimmery iridescent butterfly species has been reintroduced to the dunes in Presidio National Park in San Francisco.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2024

Morning brought the shimmery buzz of insect clouds and the chatter of waking birds, but still no traffic sounds on the road.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker

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