Moonbeams shimmered softly on the water.

Meaning: The moonbeams were shining with a faint and flickering light on the water.

Choice of Words: Moonbeams are rays of light from the moon. Shimmered means to shine with a faint and flickering light. Softly means in a gentle and delicate manner. Water is a liquid that covers a large part of the earth's surface. When moonbeams shimmer softly on the water, it means they are shining with a faint and flickering light on the water.

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