adj

flickering

FLIH-kuh-rihng

Flickering (adj) means shining unsteadily or varying rapidly in brightness. Example: “The flickering streetlamp made the alley feel eerie.”

adj

Shining unsteadily or varying rapidly in brightness.

"The flickering streetlamp made the alley feel eerie."

noun

A short, uncertain burst of light or feeling.

"There was a brief flickering of doubt in his voice."

How to use flickering

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes light (or a feeling) that keeps going on and off unsteadily rather than staying constant.

Common pairings

flickering light flickering candle flickering screen

Word forms

flickerings plural

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Rhymes for flickering

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Frequently asked questions

What does “flickering” mean?

The word “flickering” means shining unsteadily or varying rapidly in brightness. In plain terms, describes light (or a feeling) that keeps going on and off unsteadily rather than staying constant.

How do you pronounce “flickering”?

“Flickering” is pronounced FLIH-kuh-rihng (/ˈflɪkəɹɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “flickering” in a sentence?

Here is “flickering” used in a sentence: “The flickering streetlamp made the alley feel eerie.”

What part of speech is “flickering”?

Depending on how it is used, “flickering” can be an adjective and a noun.

How many meanings does “flickering” have?

“Flickering” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: shining unsteadily or varying rapidly in brightness.