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Meaning of flickers
The primary meaning of the word "flickers" is to shine or burn unsteadily, with a wavering or intermittent light.
Etymology of flickers
The word "flickers" originates from the Old English word "flicorian", which means to flutter or move quickly
It is related to the Old Norse word "flikka", which means to move or flutter
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe unsteady or wavering motion, particularly in relation to light or flame
Synonyms
glimmers
sparkles
shimmers
twinkles
flashes
gleams
glows
beams
radiates
shines
dazzles
flickering
fluttering
quivering
trembling
pulsating
throbbing
wavering
trembling
dancing
shimmering
sparkling
glinting
glimmering
scintillating
coruscating
lustrous
luminous
incandescent
Definitions
- To shine or burn unsteadily, with a wavering or intermittent light
- * To move or flutter rapidly, with a quick, unsteady motion
- * To appear or seem to appear, often faintly or uncertainly
Usage Examples
- The candle flickers in the drafty room
- * The fireflies flicker in the evening air
- * Her interest in the project flickers, and she may lose motivation
Antonyms
steadies
stabilizes
calms
soothes
solidifies
fixes
firms
strengthens
brightens
illuminates
radiates
glows
shines
beams
dazzles
blinds
steadies
calms
soothes
stabilizes
balances
harmonizes
synchronizes