Definition

In a way that involves quick, unsteady movements of light or flame.

Example

The candle was flickeringly illuminating the dark room.

Conversation

Did you see the lights in the old house?

Yeah, they were flickeringly on and off, really eerie.

I wonder if anyone actually lives there, or if it's just abandoned.

I think it's been empty for years, but those lights make it look alive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Flickeringly → It is formed from "flicker" (of uncertain origin, possibly imitative of the motion) and "-ingly" (a suffix used to form adverbs indicating manner). The word describes the manner in which something flickers, suggesting a quick, irregular movement of light.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'flicker' to remember that 'flickeringly' describes something that moves or shines in a quick, irregular way.

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