[1880–85; shimmer + -y1]This word is first recorded in the period 1880–85. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: automatism, highball, jackpot, pari-mutuel, quotation mark-y is a native English suffix of adjectives meaning “characterized by or inclined to”the substance or action of the word or stem to which the suffix is attached. Otherwords that use the affix -y include: dreamy, grouchy, juicy, rumbly
Examples of 'shimmery' in a sentence
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I loved the shimmery effect and found it gave me a lovely golden glow.
The Sun (2006)
She positively gleamed in a shimmery designer dress and radiated youth, joy and beauty.
The Sun (2013)
Ideally in a sumptuous selection of shimmery gowns and glittery catsuits.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
And let's face it, it was far more interesting than a shimmery sheath dress.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
It isn't shimmery, so no panda eyes.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
I like dusting a shimmery highlighter over blusher: it looks glamorous but not overdone.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Some are shimmery, some are matte - but all of them are highly pigmented.
The Sun (2018)
Use a bold colour and then define those eyes with a shimmery eyeliner.
The Sun (2008)
It's a non-shimmery bronzer that can be applied all over the face.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The northern lights are a shimmery silver glow above the trees.