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SHIMMERY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does shimmery mean?
• SHIMMERY (adjective)
The adjective SHIMMERY has 1 sense:
1. glistening tremulously
Familiarity information: SHIMMERY used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Glistening tremulously
Context example:
a dress of shimmery satin
Similar:
bright (emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts)
Derivation:
shimmer (a weak and tremulous light)
Context examples
Uranus will send a direct, shimmery beam to each heavenly body in exact degree.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
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