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glimmeringly

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In a glimmering manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Lamplight was reflected glimmeringly from the wet street.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

By way of vague, imprecise notions or suspicions.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The truth came to her glimmeringly.

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From glimmering + -ly.