Flickering

/ˈflɪk.ər.ɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to burn or shine unsteadily; to vary in brightness; to appear and disappear quickly.

The candle was flickering as a breeze passed through the open window.

to occur briefly or intermittently.

The screen was flickering, making it difficult to watch the movie.

adjective

characterized by rapid changes in brightness or fluctuating light.

The flickering light of the fire created dancing shadows on the wall.

occurring or functioning intermittently.

The flickering stars in the night sky added to the beauty of the scene.

Middle English flickeren, probably from flick (to move quickly).

Flickering flame:

A flame that varies in intensity and stability.

Flickering lights:

Lights that turn on and off intermittently.

Flickering emotions:

Emotions that change rapidly, not stable.

Flicker as a term for a brief moment or blink.

Just give me a flicker to think.

Flickering as a metaphor for indecisiveness.

She's flickering on her choice for the movie.