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Flickering
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flikering
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Simple meaning
What does Flickering mean?
Shining unsteadily.
Dictionary definition
Shining or moving with quick, unsteady changes.
Example sentences
Flickering in a sentence
easy
The flickering candle lit the room.
medium
A flickering screen can be hard to watch.
hard
Flickering light can make a scene feel mysterious or uneasy.
Synonyms
Words like Flickering
flutteringMoving lightly and quickly.
flickerRelated word that supports the meaning of flickering.
Antonyms
Opposite words
steadyNot changing or shaking.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flickering, depending on context.
Word family
Flickering word family
Base word
flickering
verb
flickeringed
Past form of flickering.
verb
flickeringing
Action form of flickering.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does flickering mean?
Flickering means shining unsteadily.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flickering?
Fluttering is close in meaning to flickering in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flickering?
Steady contrasts with flickering.
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