1glim·mer 
/ˈglɪmɚ/ noun
plural glim·mers /ˈglɪmɚ/ noun [count] 1 : a weak, unsteady light
▪ the glimmer of a distant star 2 a : a faint idea or suggestion of something
▪ Their first meeting with the new boss gave them a glimmer of what they could expect.
b : a small amount or sign of something
▪ a glimmer of light ▪ a glimmer of hope ▪ I saw a glimmer [=glint] of recognition in her eyes.
▪ the glimmer of a distant star
▪ Their first meeting with the new boss gave them a glimmer of what they could expect.
b : a small amount or sign of something
▪ a glimmer of light ▪ a glimmer of hope ▪ I saw a glimmer [=glint] of recognition in her eyes.
