Definition & Meaning of "flickering"in English

flickering

(of a flame or light) shining unsteadily or unevenly, often with quick and irregular movements of light or color

aflicker

twinkling

flashing

glimmering

shimmering

Grammatical Information

Composition

present participle adjective

qualitative

Superlative

most flickering

Comparative

more flickering

gradable

domain

light, movement, perception

Examples

The flickering streetlights created an eerie atmosphere in the abandoned alley.

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