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Flickering: meaning, definitions and examples

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flickering

 

[ หˆflษชkษ™rษชล‹ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

light

Shining unsteadily; fluttering.

Synonyms

fluttering, unsteady, wavering

Examples of usage

  • The flickering candle cast eerie shadows on the wall.
  • The flickering streetlight made it hard to see.
Context #2 | Verb

fire

To burn or shine in an unsteady manner.

Synonyms

fluctuate, quiver, waver

Examples of usage

  • The fire was flickering in the fireplace.
  • The candle flickered before going out.

Translations

Translations of the word "flickering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cintilante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคฟเคฒเคฎเคฟเคฒเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช flackernd

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkedip

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะธะณะพั‚ั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ migotanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใกใ‚‰ใคใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท scintillant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ parpadeante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท titreลŸen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊นœ๋ฐ•๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆู…ูŠุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ blikajรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ blikanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—ช็ƒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ utripajoฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flรถktandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€า›ั‹ั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒซแƒ แƒแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ titrษ™yษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ parpadeante

Etymology

The word 'flickering' originates from the verb 'flicker', which has its roots in Middle English and Old Norse. In Middle English, 'flicker' meant to flutter or wave, while the Old Norse 'flikka' meant to flick or move quickly. Over time, the term evolved to describe an unsteady or wavering motion, especially in relation to light or fire. The concept of flickering has been associated with uncertainty, transience, and impermanence, making it a versatile word in describing various phenomena.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,645, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.