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gleaming vs glimmer

glimmer vs gleaming

gleaming and glimmer both are nouns.

gleaming is an adjective but glimmer is not an adjective.

gleaming is not a verb while glimmer is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gleaming Yes Yes No No
glimmer Yes No Yes No
As nouns, gleaming and glimmer are synonyms defined as:
  • gleaming and glimmer: a flash of light (especially reflected light)
Other synonyms of gleaming include gleam.
gleaming (noun) glimmer (noun)
an appearance of reflected light a slight suggestion or vague understanding
a flash of light (especially reflected light) a flash of light (especially reflected light)
gleaming (adjective) glimmer (adjective)
bright with a steady but subdued shining
gleaming (verb) glimmer (verb)
shine brightly, like a star or a light
Difference between gleaming and glimmer

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