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Meaning of flickering
The primary meaning of "flickering" is to burn or shine unsteadily with a wavering flame or light.
Etymology of flickering
The word "flickering" originated in the mid-17th century from the verb "flicker", which is derived from the Middle English word "flikeren", meaning to flutter or waver
Historically, the word was used to describe the motion of a flame or a light that is unsteady or wavering
Synonyms
Definitions
- Shining or burning with an unsteady or intermittent flame or light
- * Moving or changing in a sudden, brief, and often repeated way
- * Lacking stability or steadiness
Usage Examples
- The flickering candles cast eerie shadows on the walls
- * The flickering flame of the fire danced in the wind
- * Her interest in the project was flickering, but she decided to see it through