Definition of flicker - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
lightunsteady flash of light or flame
- The candle's flicker cast shadows on the wall.
2.
movementsmall, quick movement or expression
- A flicker of a smile crossed her face briefly..
3.
momentbrief moment or sensation
- She felt a flicker of doubt before answering.
4.
birdsTECH. US North American woodpecker of the genus ColaptesTECH. US
- I spotted a flicker in the backyard.
Verb
1.
lightintr. burn or shine with a wavering lightintr.
- The candle flickered in the breeze.
2.
quick glancetr./intr. look at something quicklytr./intr.
- His eyes flickered towards the door.
3.
cause lighttr. cause something to shine unsteadilytr.
- She flickered the flashlight to signal us.
4.
brief appearanceintr. Rare appear or disappear quicklyintr. Rare
- A smile flickered across her face briefly..
Images of flicker
North American woodpecker of the genus Colaptes
Expressions with flicker
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show no reaction to something surprising
Even when accused, he did not flicker an eyelid.
move quickly and lightly over
A shadow flickered across the wall.
gradually become weaker and stop
The candle's flame began to flicker out.
begin to show signs of activity
The campfire flickered to life as the wind blew.
brief feeling of uncertainty or hesitation
She felt a flicker of doubt about her decision.
in a way that shows no sign of regret
He left without a flicker of regret.
small sign of optimism
Despite the challenges, there was a flicker of hope in her eyes.
not showing quick, repeated changes in brightness
This monitor is flicker-free and easy on the eyes.
phenomenon where flickering light appears steady
The flicker fusion threshold varies among species.
medium-sized woodpecker from North America that eats insects
The northern flicker pecked at ants on the ground.
north american woodpecker subspecies with red markings on its wings
The red-shafted flicker is common in western North America.
large flicker with red neck and yellow wing undersurface
I spotted a yellow-shafted flicker near the lake.
Origin of flicker
Middle English, flikeren (to flutter)
Terms with flicker included in their meaning
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flames
flicker lightly over a surface
flame
flicker and burn unsteadily
movement
flicker or quiver like a weak light
soft flicker
flickering softly over a surface
appearance
appearing to flicker or waver
stage effects
lit with rapid bursts of light, appearing to flicker repeatedly
visual effect
appearing to flicker or change quickly
bird description
large flicker with red neck and yellow wing undersurface
Examples of flicker in a sentence
The flicker of the old projector was nostalgic. There was a flicker of doubt in his eyes. A flicker of movement caught my attention. A flicker of recognition crossed his face. There was a flicker of excitement in her eyes. The flicker drummed loudly on the tree trunk.
A flicker flew across the open field. The streetlights flickered as the storm approached. Her eyes flickered with uncertainty during the conversation. She flickered a glance at her watch. He flickered his eyes towards the window. The candle flickered in the breeze. He flickered the lamp to create a spooky effect. The lights flickered in the storm. Hope flickered in his eyes.
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- French:vacillement, vaciller, ...
- German:Flackern, flackern, ...
- Italian:tremolio, tremolare, ...
- Spanish:parpadeo, titilar, ...
- Portuguese:cintilar, tremeluzir, ...
- Chinese:闪烁, 摇曳, ...
- Japanese:ちらつき, 揺らめく, ...
- Arabic:وَمِيض, خفت, ...
- Hebrew:הֶבְהוּב, לְהַבְהֵב, ...
- Russian:мерцание, мерцать, ...
- Ukrainian:мерехтіння, тремтіти, ...
- Hindi:झिलमिलाहट, टिमटिमाना, ...
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