42 words & definitions
| dazzle |
To confuse a person's vision temporarily with lights that are flashing.
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| shimmer |
To shine in such a way that the light seems to glow and shake slightly
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| glimmer |
A weak, faint, or unsteady light
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| glint |
A small flash of light, especially as reflected from a shiny surface
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| flicker |
(of light or a source of light) shine unsteadily; vary rapidly in brightness
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| glossy |
Shiny and smooth
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| glaze |
Overlay or cover (food, fabric, etc.) with a smooth, shiny coating or finish
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| twinkle |
(of a star or light, or a shiny object) To shine with a gleam that varies repeatedly between bright and faint
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| glitter |
Shine with a bright, shimmering, reflected light
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| sparkle |
To shine brightly with flashes of light
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| glare |
Strong and dazzling light
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| luster |
A soft glow or shine.
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| kindle |
To light or set on fire
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| radiance |
Bright light or inner glow that shines from something or someone
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| radiant |
Shining, full of light, glowing brightly
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| ignite |
To cause something to catch fire or become inflamed.
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| shrouded |
Something that is covered or hidden
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| overcast |
With a sky completely full of clouds
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| flicker |
An unsteady movement of a flame or light that causes rapid variations in brightness
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| glaze |
A liquid such as milk or beaten egg, used to form a smooth shiny coating on food
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| glitter |
Tiny pieces of sparkling material used for decoration
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| blurry |
Not clear or sharp in appearance; unfocused.
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| chimera |
An impossible or foolish hope or dream; an illusion or fantasy.
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| dawn |
The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise.
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| dim |
A state or quality of being faintly lit or poorly illuminated.
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| dusk |
A shadowy or dim part of the day, marking the transition from day to night.
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| eclipse |
A temporary reduction or obscuring of the light or importance of something, often used metaphorically.
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| eclipse |
To surpass or outshine in importance, significance, or quality, often rendering something less noticeable or significant.
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| exposure |
The condition of being exposed to something like weather, danger, or public view.
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| extinguish |
To put out a flame, fire, or light.
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| flame |
A hot, glowing body of ignited gas produced by something on fire; or a strong feeling, especially of passion, anger, or love.
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| gleam |
A brief or faint light, often reflected off a surface.
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| glow |
A warm or radiant appearance, often referring to a person's healthy or vibrant complexion.
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| glow |
To shine with a bright or radiant light, often from heat or warmth.
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| halo |
A circular band of light or radiance around a luminous body, often seen in artistic depictions of saints or angels.
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| haze |
A physical or mental lack of clarity.
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| opaque |
Dull or lacking brightness, not allowing light to pass through; not transparent or translucent.
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| sheen |
A shiny or polished surface, often used to describe the appearance of something smooth or well-maintained.
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| spark |
A tiny flash of light or fire, often caused by friction or electricity.
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| aura |
The distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person, thing, or place.
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| transparency |
A situation in which business and financial activities are done in an open way without secrets, so that people can trust that they are fair and honest.
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| gleaming |
Being bright and shiny after being cleaned and polished.
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