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Synonyms of glimmer

14 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for glimmer is shimmer. Other synonyms of glimmer are flicker, sparkle, glimpse, comfort and twinkle. The opposite of glimmer is trigger.

Synonyms and similar words for glimmer

nounA flash of light.

nounA faint or remote possibility (as it were a flash of light).

  • glimpseA faint (and often temporary) appearance; a tinge.

nounA subtle, positive micromoment that evokes feelings of joy, safety, calm, or connection.

verbTo shine with a faint, unsteady light.

Opposite of glimmer

nounA subtle, positive micromoment that evokes feelings of joy, safety, calm, or connection.

  • triggerA concept or image that upsets somebody by sparking a negative emotional response.

Meaning of glimmer

  1. noun A faint light; a dim glow.
  2. noun A flash of light.
  3. noun A faint or remote possibility (as it were a flash of light).

Full definition of glimmer

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Questions about synonyms of glimmer

What is another word for glimmer?
Glimmer has 14 synonyms on Word.ws, such as shimmer, flicker, sparkle, glimpse, comfort, twinkle, coruscate and flash.
What is the opposite of glimmer?
The opposite of glimmer is trigger.
What does glimmer mean?
Glimmer means a faint light; a dim glow.

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