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flicker Synonyms

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• noun (Context 1)

An unsteady, fluctuating movement or light.

Usage Example

"A sudden glimmer of the lights warned the residents of the impending power outage."

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glimmer
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gleam
flutter

• verb (Context 2)

To shine unsteadily or rapidly alternate between brightness and dimness.

Usage Example

"The candle flame began to glimmer as a sudden draft swept through the dark room."

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glimmer
waver
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blink
shimmer

• noun (Context 3)

A brief, faint feeling or indication of an emotion.

Usage Example

"She felt a brief spark of hope when the doctor walked in with the preliminary test results."

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spark
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trace
glimmer

• verb (Context 4)

To make small, quick, and unsteady movements.

Usage Example

"The desert lizard's tongue flickered in and out as it tasted the warm, dry air."

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flutter
quiver
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vibrate

• noun (Context 5)

A large North American woodpecker of the genus Colaptes, noted for its predominantly brown plumage and habit of feeding on the ground for ants and insects.

Usage Example

"While hiking through the woods, they quietly observed a northern woodpecker foraging along the grassy forest floor."

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woodpecker

Opposites of flicker

Looking for antonyms? The opposite of flicker varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:

still
rest
steadiness
beam
shine
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