Flickeringly: meaning, definitions and examples
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flickeringly
[ ˈflɪkərɪŋli ]
light behavior
Flickeringly describes the action of producing a brief and irregular light, often related to flames or other sources of illumination. This adverb conveys a sense of instability and is commonly used to portray a visual effect that is not constant or steady.
Synonyms
intermittently, uncertainly, unstably.
Examples of usage
- The candle flickeringly illuminated the dark room.
- The stars were flickeringly visible through the clouds.
- The screen flickeringly showed static images.
- The streetlights flickeringly turned on and off.
Translations
Translations of the word "flickeringly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 de forma intermitente
🇮🇳 झिलमिलाते हुए
🇩🇪 flackernd
🇮🇩 berkedip
🇺🇦 мерехтливо
🇵🇱 migocząc
🇯🇵 ちらちらと
🇫🇷 clignotant
🇪🇸 parpadeando
🇹🇷 titrekerek
🇰🇷 깜박이며
🇸🇦 يومض
🇨🇿 blikající
🇸🇰 blikajúco
🇨🇳 闪烁地
🇸🇮 utripajoče
🇮🇸 flickerandi
🇰🇿 жылтырай
🇬🇪 ბუდის ბურთი
🇦🇿 çırpınaraq
🇲🇽 parpadeando
Etymology
The word 'flickeringly' derives from the verb 'flicker', which has its roots in Middle English, specifically from the word 'flicor', meaning to flutter or to flutter about. This term appears to denote a quick movement or an unsteady source of light. The suffix '-ly' is added to convert the adjective or participle form into an adverb, indicating the manner of action. The verb 'flicker' itself has been used in English since the late 14th century, often describing not only lights but also quick, light movements of various kinds. Over the centuries, 'flicker' has evolved in its usage and is now commonly associated with various forms of visual display, including electronic screens. The adverbial form 'flickeringly' thus captures the essence of this action, emphasizing both its rapid and erratic nature.