an unsteady flame or light. a flickering movement. a brief occurrence or appearance: a flicker of hope.

Is flicker a real word?

1 : to move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter Shadows flickered on the wall. 3 : to appear or pass briefly or quickly Thoughts flickered through his mind. A smile flickered across her face.

Is flickered an adjective?

Examples of flickered

Some of these examples may show the adjective use. My life was tuned to his and without him, the focus flickered out like a burnt match.