Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flicker
verb
/ˈflɪkər/
Definition
To shine unsteadily or to make quick, brief movements.
Examples
- The candle began to flicker in the draft.
- Her eyes flickered with excitement as she opened the gift.
- The streetlights flicker on at sunset.
Meaning
Flicker refers to a light that is unstable or intermittent, as well as the uncertain movements of something.
Synonyms
- waver
- flutter
- twinkle
- shine intermittently
