flicker Synonyms
Another word for flicker
• noun (Context 1)
An unsteady, fluctuating movement or light.
"A sudden glimmer of the lights warned the residents of the impending power outage."
• verb (Context 2)
To shine unsteadily or rapidly alternate between brightness and dimness.
"The candle flame began to glimmer as a sudden draft swept through the dark room."
• noun (Context 3)
A brief, faint feeling or indication of an emotion.
"She felt a brief glimmer of hope when the doctor walked in with the preliminary test results."
• verb (Context 4)
To make small, quick, and unsteady movements.
"The desert lizard's tongue flickered in and out as it tasted the warm, dry air."
• 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.
"While hiking through the woods, they quietly observed a northern yellowhammer foraging along the grassy forest floor."
Opposites of flicker
The opposite of flicker shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: