The difference between Flicker and Glimmer

When used as nouns, flicker means an unsteady flash of light, whereas glimmer means a faint light.

When used as verbs, flicker means to burn or shine unsteadily, or with a wavering light, whereas glimmer means to shine with a faint, unsteady light.


check bellow for the other definitions of Flicker and Glimmer

  1. Flicker as a noun:

    An unsteady flash of light.

    Examples:

    "the flicker of the dying candle"

    "the flicker of a poorly tuned television set"

  2. Flicker as a noun:

    A short moment.

  1. Flicker as a verb (intransitive):

    To burn or shine unsteadily, or with a wavering light.

  2. Flicker as a verb (intransitive):

    To keep going on and off; to appear and disappear for short moments; to flutter.

  3. Flicker as a verb:

    To flutter; to flap the wings without flying.

  1. Flicker as a noun (US):

    Any of certain small woodpeckers, especially of the genus Colaptes.

  1. Flicker as a noun:

    One who flicks.

  1. Glimmer as a noun:

    A faint light; a dim glow.

    Examples:

    "The glimmer of the fireflies was pleasant to watch."

  2. Glimmer as a noun:

    A flash of light.

  3. Glimmer as a noun:

    A faint or remote possibility.

    Examples:

    "A glimmer of hope."

  4. Glimmer as a noun (dated):

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  1. Glimmer as a verb (intransitive):

    To shine with a faint, unsteady light.

    Examples:

    "The fireflies glimmered in the dark."

    "the glimmering dawn; a glimmering lamp"

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