flickered

[ˈflɪkəd]

flickered Definition

• 1. to shine with a light that is not steady and sometimes goes on and off quickly
• 2. to appear for a short time or in a slight way

Using flickered: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "flickered" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The candle flickered in the wind.

• Example

  The images on the screen flickered and then disappeared.

• Example

  A smile flickered across her face.

• Example

  Memories of his childhood flickered through his mind.

flickered Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for flickered

• sparkled
• glittered
• twinkled

Antonyms for flickered

• stabilized
• steady

Phrases with flickered

• flicker of hope

  a small sign of hope

  Example

  There was a flicker of hope when they found a possible cure for the disease.

• flicker out

  to gradually disappear or stop existing

  Example

  The fire flickered out as the last log burned to ashes.

• flicker between A and B

  to keep changing between two different states or emotions

  Example

  She flickered between anger and sadness as she read the letter.

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Summary: flickered in Brief

The verb 'flickered' [ˈflɪkəd] means to shine unsteadily or appear briefly. It can refer to a light source, as in 'The candle flickered in the wind,' or to an emotion, as in 'A smile flickered across her face.' The phrase 'flicker of hope' denotes a small sign of hope, while 'flicker out' means to gradually disappear. 'Flicker between A and B' describes the act of changing between two different states or emotions.