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Shimmer
Subtle Illumination![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Use 'shimmer' to describe a gentle, often beautiful light, not a strong or harsh one. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/W3IR4ulXRRZU9LM1zaVS5cQehI.webp)
Hint of Movement![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Shimmer' implies a light that seems to move or change slightly, not static. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/HbB2bpEZ5xCwG115AlXNOnOfAjM.webp)
Metaphorical Beauty![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Sometimes 'shimmer' is used metaphorically to express an elusive quality or feeling. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/1QENvYQjiooYnWYaXHJVmJyDI.webp)