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radiate vs glimmer

glimmer vs radiate

radiate is not a noun while glimmer is a noun.

radiate is an adjective but glimmer is not an adjective.

radiate and glimmer both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
radiate No Yes Yes No
glimmer Yes No Yes No
As verbs, glimmer is a hyponym of radiate; that is, glimmer is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than radiate:
  • radiate: cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays
  • glimmer: shine brightly, like a star or a light
Other hyponyms of radiate include blink, flash, twinkle, wink, winkle, gleam, glow.
radiate (noun) glimmer (noun)
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
radiate (adjective) glimmer (adjective)
having rays or ray-like parts as in the flower heads of daisies
arranged like rays or radii; radiating from a common center
radiate (verb) glimmer (verb)
send out real or metaphoric rays; the children radiated joyous energy shine brightly, like a star or a light
issue or emerge in rays or waves
spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center
send out rays or waves
Difference between radiate and glimmer

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