shimmery

[ shim-uh-ree ]

adjective

1. shimmering; shining softly.

shimmery

/ ˈʃɪmərɪ /

adjective

1. shining with a glistening or tremulous light
2. glamorous; flashy

Word History and Origins

Origin of shimmery¹

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

Example Sentences

For all the grounding and presence that resets our nervous systems, our earthly vessels would be naught without the dream of a shimmery green.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Add brown sugar, and stir until mixture is smooth and shimmery, about 3 minutes.

From Seattle Times

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

From New York Times

On a dark, featureless stage in Amsterdam, a soon-to-be-crucified Jesus Christ laments his predicament while sporting a shimmery tank-top and gray New Balance sneakers.

From New York Times