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
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Flicker as a noun:
An unsteady flash of light.
Examples:
"the flicker of the dying candle"
"the flicker of a poorly tuned television set"
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Flicker as a noun:
A short moment.
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Flicker as a verb (intransitive):
To burn or shine unsteadily, or with a wavering light.
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Flicker as a verb (intransitive):
To keep going on and off; to appear and disappear for short moments; to flutter.
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Flicker as a verb:
To flutter; to flap the wings without flying.
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Flicker as a noun (US):
Any of certain small woodpeckers, especially of the genus Colaptes.
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Flicker as a noun:
One who flicks.
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Glimmer as a noun:
A faint light; a dim glow.
Examples:
"The glimmer of the fireflies was pleasant to watch."
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Glimmer as a noun:
A flash of light.
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Glimmer as a noun:
A faint or remote possibility.
Examples:
"A glimmer of hope."
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Glimmer as a noun (dated):
mica
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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"