flickering

adjective

UK/ˈflɪk.ᵊr.ɪŋ/
US/ˈflɪk.ɚ.ɪŋ/

Definitions of flickering adjective

  1. emitting an unsteady light that varies in brightness

    • a flickering lamp/fire

    • The computer screen was flickering.

    • The flickering starlight barely reached the ground.

  2. appearing briefly and then disappearing

    • a flickering glimmer of hope

    • A flicker of anger crossed his eyes.

    • A faint smile flickered across her face.