Flickered Meaning in English
word · lemma: flicker
Definition
To shine or burn with a quick, unsteady light that appears and disappears, like a candle in the wind; can also describe a quick, faint movement or emotion.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with light sources (candles, lamps), but can also describe brief changes in emotions or expressions. Common combinations: 'the lights flickered', 'hope flickered in his eyes'. Usually suggests unsteadiness or something temporary.
Spanish: titiló - parpadeó (luz)Portuguese (BR): piscar - tremeluzirPortuguese (PT): tremeluzir - cintilarChinese (Simplified): 闪烁Chinese (Traditional): 閃爍Hindi: टिमटिमायाArabic: توهّجBengali: ঝলমল করেছিল - টিমটিম করেছিলRussian: мигала - мерцалаJapanese: 揺らめいた - 点滅したVietnamese: chập chờn - lung linhKorean: 깜빡였다 - 흔들렸다 (빛)Turkish: titredi - yanıp söndüUrdu: جھلملایا - مدھم سا چمکاIndonesian: berkedip - berkelap-kelip
Example Sentences
The candle flickered in the dark room.
basic
The lights flickered during the storm.
basic
His smile flickered for a moment.
basic
The old TV screen flickered before turning off.
natural
Hope flickered in his eyes when he heard the news.
natural
The streetlamp flickered a few times, then stayed on.
natural