Glimmer Song by Singable Words
4th Grade Vocab

What is Glimmer?

Struggling to find the perfect word to express yourself? “glimmer” is here to save the day! Learn this awesome word and add some sparkle to your writing and conversations.


What does glimmer mean? In this video, we’ll learn the definition, synonyms, antonyms, and how to use the word in a sentence. If you have an instrument, you can even play along using the chords provided in the video.


Glimmer

/ˈgli-mər/

Glimmer is to shine faintly, with a wavering light. It also means to gleam and glow, but not to be dark.


Word Background

Imagine looking at the night sky and seeing a tiny, twinkling light. That’s a glimmer! It’s a small, soft shine, like a little star peeking through the darkness.

A glimmer can be a tiny bit of hope in a difficult situation, or a small sign of something good about to happen. It’s like a sparkle of excitement or a hint of something wonderful.

Think of finding a shiny coin on the ground – that little flash of light is a glimmer of luck!


Example Sentence

As the sun set, a glimmer of light shone on the water, making it sparkle like magic.


Activity

Catch the Glimmer!

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What is the closest synonym for “glimmer”?

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Which sentence correctly uses the word “glimmer”?

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The opposite of a glimmer would be:

Your score is

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