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glimmer

noun verb

A slight suggestion or vague understanding

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
G
Ends with
R
Contains
LI
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈɡlɪmə(ɹ)

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Definitions

noun

  1. A slight suggestion or vague understanding

    “He had no inkling what was about to happen”

noun

  1. A flash of light (especially reflected light)

verb

  1. Shine brightly, like a star or a light

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Example Sentences

He had no inkling what was about to happen

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