flickering

adjective
UK: /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
US: /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/

  1. Burning or shining unsteadily.

    1. The candle was flickering in the wind.
    2. The flickering light gave the room an eerie atmosphere as the storm raged outside.

  2. Appearing for a short time.

    1. I saw a flickering image on the screen.
    2. There was a flickering of hope as the rescue team approached the stranded hikers.

Synonyms

fluttering
flickering verb

  1. To burn or shine unsteadily.

    1. The fire is flickering in the fireplace.
    2. The electricity was flickering due to problems with the power grid in the neighborhood.

  2. To appear for a short time.

    1. A smile flickering across her face.
    2. The thought of escape flickering in her mind during the long and difficult ordeal.
flickering noun

  1. A wavering unsteady light or flame.

    1. The flickering caught my eye.
    2. The flickering of the campfire provided just enough light to see our surroundings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "flickering" in English means: Burning or shining unsteadily., Appearing for a short time..

The phonetic transcription of "flickering" is /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "flickering": fluttering.

Example usage of "flickering": "The candle was flickering in the wind.". More examples on the page.