FLICKERING Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

flickering 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of flickering

as in flaring

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verb

present participle of flicker

as in darting

to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements a dragonfly flickering above the salt marsh

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Recent Examples of flickering

Adjective

But there’s more flickering contrast in Narayan van Maele’s lensing, which alternates dun realism with occasionally hyperreal lighting and composition, particularly when the pagan promise of fire is in the frame. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 25 Mar. 2022

Verb

To be fair, Snyder, who’s also credited as the film’s cinematographer, captures no shortage of admittedly stirring images throughout, especially those involving flickering light and brooding shadows. — Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026 The Marlins’ fleeting, flickering hopes of a playoff berth grew dimmer Saturday when the Cubs beat them for the second day in a row, continuing an inauspicious start to an important nine-game homestand. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026 The firefighters made camp at two in the morning, reclining on the pillowy grass, and ate dinner around a flickering campfire. — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 And whether there are strict campfire bans in place or not, the FireFold is ready to serve as the flickering centerpiece of base camp. — New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2026 This set comes with three plastic flameless candles designed with a black wick and a flickering flame for a realistic-looking, warm glow. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026 Muluk Spa is relatively compact with serene treatment rooms illuminated by flickering candle-like lights. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026 Patients see flickering lights faster than a standard strobe and hear rapid clicking tones. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flickering

Adjective

With their swollen, flaring buttresses and soaring heights of 80 feet or more, the trees are awe-inspiring when reflected in the dark water.

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
Though the maximum rate is only about four per hour, the stream does provide slow-moving flaring fireballs, and a careful observer may be nicely rewarded for the time spent.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of flaring

Verb

One TikTok of the scrappy piggy dodging cars and darting between would-be animal rescuers’ legs racked up nearly a half million views.

— Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Then, after a bullet hit Kirk, Robinson could be seen darting across the roof, dropping to ground level and sprinting away on foot, Hull added.

— Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of darting

Adjective

Minassian transformed the Palazzo Gavazzi space into a Caviar Bar with vaulted ceilings aglow in custom copper, silver and smoky-gray mirrors that amplify light and depth.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
The remnant’s northern part is aglow with gamma rays from accelerated protons, however—indicating the shock is interacting with a dense cloud of ionized hydrogen gas called the S249 H II region.

— Damien Pine, Scientific American, 21 July 2026

Definition of aglow

Verb

Upon further review of the camera footage, Sam Gough, a park supervisor for the Incline Village General Improvement District, said the light appeared to be just a bug flitting across the lens.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026
An airy, not-too-sweet vanilla like Taunt is the perfect encapsulation of a Gemini who’s always flitting from one topic of interest to the next.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 14 July 2026

Definition of flitting

Verb

The dress included a long train, which trailed the actress on the arrival carpet, and was further augmented by a shoulder ornament of fabric that transitioned from fluttering waves to delicate tassels.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Tribute upon floral tribute—their petals, leaves, and memorial cards fluttering in the gentle breeze.

— Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of fluttering

Adjective

But more than 20 years since one of the studio’s finest moments, the reception to its annual releases, including this week’s NBA 2K27, is no longer so glowing.

— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Safety issues The reviews coming out of last week’s debut for USC’s defense were less glowing for the secondary, which gave up three pass plays of 20 yards or more in the second half.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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