Flickering

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/

Definitions of flickering

noun the action or process of flickering

Example Sentences

A1 The flickering of the candle scared the children.

A2 I couldn't sleep because of the flickering of the street light outside.

B1 The flickering of the old TV screen was starting to give me a headache.

B2 The flickering of the fireflies in the night sky created a magical atmosphere.

C1 The flickering of the neon sign added a retro vibe to the city street.

C2 The flickering of the projector made it difficult to focus on the presentation.

adjective describing something that is shining unsteadily or wavering

Example Sentences

A1 The flickering candle provided a soft light in the dark room.

A2 She noticed the flickering streetlights as she walked home.

B1 The flickering neon sign outside the shop caught his attention.

B2 The flickering images on the old television screen made it difficult to watch.

C1 The flickering fire in the fireplace created a cozy atmosphere in the room.

C2 The flickering lights of the city skyline were mesmerizing from her hotel room.

Examples of flickering in a Sentence

formal The flickering light in the hallway needs to be fixed as soon as possible.

informal I couldn't sleep last night because of the flickering streetlight outside my window.

slang The flickering neon sign outside the bar was giving me a headache.

figurative His flickering smile hinted at a hidden sadness beneath the surface.

Grammatical Forms of flickering

past tense

flickered

plural

flickerings

comparative

more flickering

superlative

most flickering

present tense

flickers

future tense

will flicker

perfect tense

have flickered

continuous tense

is flickering

singular

flickering

positive degree

flickering

infinitive

to flicker

gerund

flickering

participle

flickering

Origin and Evolution of flickering

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'flickering' originated from the Middle English word 'flikeren' which is related to the Old Norse word 'flīkra' meaning to flutter.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'flickering' has retained its original meaning of a quick, unsteady movement or light, but has also come to be used metaphorically to describe something that is changing rapidly or unpredictably.