Flickers Meaning in English
word · lemma: flicker
Definition
Moves or shines with a quick or unsteady light, or appears suddenly for a short time.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes light that goes on and off quickly or becomes dim and bright, like a candle or screen. Can also refer to brief emotions or thoughts. More poetic or descriptive than everyday speech. Common collocations: 'the light flickers', 'her smile flickers'.
Spanish: parpadea - titilaPortuguese (BR): pisca - tremulaPortuguese (PT): pisca - tremeluzChinese (Simplified): 闪烁Chinese (Traditional): 閃爍Hindi: टिमटिमाता हैArabic: يومضBengali: ঝিমিয়ে ওঠে - টিমটিম করেRussian: мерцает - вспыхиваетJapanese: ちらつく - ゆらめくVietnamese: lung linh - nhấp nháyKorean: 깜빡이다 - 흔들리다Turkish: titrek yanmak - titreşmekUrdu: ٹمٹماتا ہے - جھلملاتا ہےIndonesian: berkedip - bergetar
Example Sentences
The candle flickers in the wind.
basic
The old TV screen flickers when I turn it on.
basic
The light flickers in the hallway.
basic
A smile flickers across his face but quickly disappears.
natural
Hope flickers in her eyes for a moment.
natural
The campfire flickers as the night grows darker.
natural