Definition of Flicker
Flicker
flick·er
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
(of a light source) to shine irregularly or unsteadily;
e.g. It was during the storm when the lights started to flicker.
(verb)
to move irregularly or unsteadily;
e.g. Shadows forming due to the light of the candle flickered on the wall.
(verb)
to appear briefly;
e.g. A smile flickered on his face when she held his hand.
(noun)
a brief and quick movement;
e.g. The flicker of her long eyelashes.
(noun)
a brief quickening;
e.g. I sensed his flicker of anger and decided to stop talking.
(noun)
a hint or subtle indication;
e.g. They exchanged a quick smile, it was a flicker of recognition.
(noun)
a wavering light;
e.g. The flicker of the candle was the only lively thing in my otherwise still, dark room.
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