Pronunciation: /əˈflɪkər/

Definitions of aflicker

adjective describing something that is flickering or moving quickly and unsteadily

Example Sentences

A1 The candle was aflicker with a warm, gentle flame.

A2 The fireflies danced aflicker in the night sky.

B1 The old movie projector cast images aflicker on the screen.

B2 The city skyline was aflicker with lights as night fell.

C1 The campfire was aflicker with embers as the night grew colder.

C2 The fireworks display was aflicker with colorful bursts of light against the dark sky.

adverb in a flickering or unsteady manner

Example Sentences

A1 The candle was aflicker in the dark room.

A2 The fireflies danced aflicker in the night sky.

B1 The neon sign was aflicker, drawing customers into the store.

B2 The stars were aflicker in the clear night sky, creating a beautiful sight.

C1 The city skyline was aflicker with lights as night fell.

C2 The candles on the birthday cake were aflicker as they were blown out.

Examples of aflicker in a Sentence

formal The candlelight flickered in the dimly lit room.

informal The fire was aflicker as we roasted marshmallows.

slang The neon sign was aflicker, indicating the club was open.

figurative Her emotions were aflicker, unsure of what to feel.

Grammatical Forms of aflicker

past tense

aflickered

plural

aflickers

comparative

more aflicker

superlative

most aflicker

present tense

aflickers

future tense

will aflicker

perfect tense

have aflickered

continuous tense

is aflickering

singular

aflicker

positive degree

aflicker

infinitive

to aflicker

gerund

aflickering

participle

aflickering

Origin and Evolution of aflicker

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'aflicker' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'flickeren' which meant to flutter or flicker rapidly.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'aflicker' has evolved to also describe a rapid or flickering movement or light, often used to convey a sense of quick and erratic motion.