Glimmering (Noun)
Meaning
A slight suggestion or vague understanding; "he had no inkling what was about to happen".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- A glimmering of the truth began to dawn on her as she pieced together the clues.
- There was a glimmering of recognition in his eyes, but he couldn't quite place her.
- The detective had a glimmering of an idea, but it was still too vague to act on.
- As she listened to the rumors, she started to get a glimmering of what might be going on behind the scenes.
- The professor's words sparked a glimmering of understanding in the student's mind, and suddenly the complex concept made sense.