shimmer

nouns

a weak and tremulous light

"the shimmer of colors on iridescent feathers"; "the play of light on the water"

play, shimmer

is derived from

shine with a weak or fitful light

"Beech leaves shimmered in the moonlight"

shimmer

is a type of (narrower)

emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

"The sun shone bright that day"; "The fire beamed on their faces"

give off a shimmering reflection, as of silk

shimmer

is a type of (narrower)

be shiny, as if wet

"His eyes were glistening"