# flickering

/ˈfɫɪkɝɪŋ/ (US) · /flˈɪkəɹɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/flickering
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

to shine or burn with a weak, uneven light that changes quickly. You use this to describe a flame or a light that is not steady.

For teachers: to burn or shine with an uneven, intermittent light. Often describes the movement of a flame or the behavior of an electrical light source.

## Examples

- The candle was flickering in the wind.
- The old projector started flickering on the screen, making it hard for the audience to follow the film.
- As the storm intensified, the streetlights began flickering erratically, casting long, shifting shadows across the pavement as the power supply struggled to remain stable.

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