C1nounartsemotions
US/ˈflɪk.ər/
UK/ˈflɪk.ə/
a light that shines unsteadily; also, a short, weak feeling or expression
In context
We ate dinner by the flicker of candles on the riverside terrace.
The flicker of the old TV lit up the small room.
A flicker of hope crossed his face when the phone rang.
Words that go with flicker
noun + preposition
- flicker of hopeThere is still a flicker of hope for the missing climbers.
- flicker of a smileI saw the flicker of a smile on her lips.
- flicker of lightA flicker of light came from the cave.
- flicker of recognitionA flicker of recognition crossed his face when he saw her.
adjective + noun
- brief flickerThere was a brief flicker of interest, then silence.