Flickering Meaning in English
word · lemma: flicker
Definition
Describes a light or image that keeps going on and off or changing quickly, giving an unsteady or unstable effect. It can also describe something that is not steady, like a small hope or feeling.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly for lights, screens, or flames. Common with 'flickering light', 'flickering candle', and 'flickering screen'. Implies unsteadiness or instability. Sometimes used metaphorically for feelings or hopes that are weak or uncertain.
Example Sentences
The flickering candle lit up the room.
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She watched the flickering lights on the street.
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The TV screen is flickering again.
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There was a flickering hope that the team could win.
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He noticed the flickering flame just before it went out.
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If the lights keep flickering, we might lose power.
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