Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

flickering

Verb / Adjective
/ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
Definition
The act of shining intermittently or unsteadily.
Examples
  • The candle was flickering in the soft breeze.
  • She noticed the flickering screen of the television during the storm.
  • His thoughts were flickering between memories of the past and goals for the future.
Meaning
Flickering refers to the rapid movement of light or images that can appear and disappear quickly.
Synonyms
  • Wavering
  • Flashing
  • Fluttering
  • Shimmering