flickering

Definition of Flickering in English :

1. aflicker, flickering

shining unsteadily

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Flickering

adjective

1.

shining with an unsteady light

the flickering light of torches

illuminated by a single flickering lamp

sitting in front of a flickering screen

2.

moving swiftly, esp back and forth

the lizard's flickering tongue

v. flick·ered, flick·er·ing, flick·ers

v.intr.

1. To move waveringly; flutter: shadows flickering on the wall.

2.

a. To burn or shine unsteadily or fitfully: The candle flickered before sputtering out.

b. To be displayed with fluctuating brightness: A movie flickered on the screen.

3. To appear briefly: A smile flickered on her face.

v.tr.

To cause to move waveringly.

n.

1. A brief movement; a tremor.

2. An inconstant or wavering light.

3. A brief or slight sensation: a flicker of doubt.