flickering
16
3.5
- adjective
- /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
- The candle was flickering in the dark room as the wind blew through the window.
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Watch on YouTubeBut this is a flickering bonfire Bluetooth speaker.
- But this is a flickering bonfire Bluetooth speaker.
- I bought remote controlled LED flickering tea lights.
- As we sat distracted by flickering scenes of Jesus's miracles, the phone rang.
- So you have a sense if I'm paying attention to you, Google just has this flickering light of activity.
Examples
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I bought remote controlled LED flickering tea lights.
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But this is a flickering bonfire Bluetooth speaker.
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As we sat distracted by flickering scenes of Jesus's miracles, the phone rang.
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We watched the flickering flames of the campfire while telling stories.
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The streetlights were flickering as the storm approached, causing a dim atmosphere.
Synonyms
33
1.3
Shining with small bright points like light on snow
32
3.0
Shining with many small bright points like stars
10
3.3
Shining with small bright flashes of light
3
3.6
Shines with small bright flashes of light
2
6.7
Flashing on and off in a way that draws attention
1
6.5
Moving or looking unsteady and slightly shaking
1
9.6
A soft, gentle light that seems to move
1
8.8
Light that flashes quickly in short bursts
1
7.9
Shining with small bright points like light on water
1
6.0
Light or image that changes quickly and is not steady
1
8.1
Shining with many small bright points of light
1
9.9
Shining with a light that goes on and off
Turning on and off quickly, like a weak light or screen
Shining very brightly with small flashes of light
Antonyms
How Unsteady
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Flickering comes from the simple word flick meaning 'a quick, light movement'. So, a flickering light makes quick, small changes in its shine, which is why it looks unsteady.