1. characterized by flickering; unsteady or wavering in light or appearance
Usage: informal; commonly used to describe unstable light sources or visual effects

Examples

• The old lamp cast a flickery glow across the room.
• The candle's flickery light made the shadows dance on the walls.
• The television screen looked flickery and needed adjustment.
• She watched the flickery flames in the fireplace.
• The flickery neon sign buzzed overhead.
• The movie projector produced a flickery image that distracted the audience.