adj

flickering

FLIH-kuh-rihng

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

flickerings plural

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The _____ streetlamp made the alley feel eerie.

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