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
1
Shining unsteadily or varying rapidly in brightness.
"The flickering streetlamp made the alley feel eerie."
noun
1
A short, uncertain burst of light or feeling.
"Even after the acrimonious breakup, she still felt flickerings of love for him."
"There was a brief flickering of doubt in his voice."
How to use flickering
Learner’s notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- flickerings
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Synonyms
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aflicker
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Rhymes for flickering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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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.
