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flickered Definition and Meaning in English (flickered definition)

verb
Synonyms:glimmeredwaveredshimmered
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Flickered definition: To shine or burn unsteadily, often with a rapid, slight movement, as a flame or light.

Definitions of Flickered

  1. 1verb

    To shine or burn unsteadily, often with a rapid, slight movement, as a flame or light.

  2. 2verb

    To make a quick, slight, and unsteady movement, often referring to eyelids or a faint smile.

Example Sentences

“The old lamp flickered before going out completely.”

“Her eyelids flickered as she tried to stay awake.”

“A faint smile flickered across his face.”

Synonyms

glimmeredwaveredshimmeredquivered

Antonyms

shone steadilyblazedglowed brightly

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveflicker
third person singularflicks
present participleflickering
nounflicker

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Flickered definition: To shine or burn unsteadily, often with a rapid, slight movement, as a flame or light.
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'Flickered' translates to 'flickered' in English. Flickered definition: To shine or burn unsteadily, often with a rapid, slight movement, as a flame or light.
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