shimmers
Catches the light
Shimmers is the plural of shimmer—a soft, wavering light or gleam: The shimmers on the lake made it hard to see the far shore.
As a verb, shimmers means to shine with such a light: Heat shimmers above the pavement.
The word suggests gentle, trembling luminosity rather than steady brightness.
Steady, soft light
- gleamFaint reflected light
- sparkleEmit flashing light
- glistenShine with reflected light
- twinkleShine with flickering light
glint · radiance · shine · luster · sheen · flicker · iridescence · luminescence
Fine woven insect fiber
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- laméMetallic-threaded fabric
- organzaSheer, crisp dress fabric
chiffon · taffeta · metallic thread · holographic · glitter · beading · embroidery · brocade
Atmospheric optical deception
- hazeMurky atmospheric suspension
- heat waveExtended extreme warmth
- waveringShowing unsteady resolve
- distortionTwisting from original state
apparition · specter · phantasm · vision · figment · hallucination · desert mirage · optical effect
glow
Steady, soft light
twinkle · glint · radiance · shine · luster · sheen · flicker · iridescence · luminescence · scintillation
silk
Fine woven insect fiber
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- laméMetallic-threaded fabric
organza · chiffon · taffeta · metallic thread · holographic · glitter · beading · embroidery · brocade
mirage
Atmospheric optical deception
distortion · apparition · specter · phantasm · vision · figment · hallucination · desert mirage · optical effect
- nail polishnail polish, lacquer, enamel, varnish, nail lacquer