glimmerofanidea

noun

UK /ˈɡlɪmər əv ən aɪˈdɪə/

US /ˈɡlɪmər əv ən aɪˈdiːə/

A tiny, faint thought that is just starting to form.

She had a glimmerofanidea about how to fix her broken toy.

SYNONYMS

hint of a thought spark of an idea faint notion inkling vague thought

RELATED WORDS

idea thought notion inspiration imagination

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A very small sign that an idea might be possible.

There was a glimmerofanidea in his eyes before he spoke.

3. The first tiny step of a plan before it is fully clear.

The meeting ended with a glimmerofanidea for a new game.

4. A weak but real beginning of understanding.

After the story, the child had a glimmerofanidea about why sharing matters.