flickering

adjective
UK /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
US /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/

Shining in a way that keeps going bright and dim.

The candle gave a flickering light in the dark room.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Appearing and disappearing quickly, like a picture on a screen.

The flickering images on the old TV made it hard to watch.

3. A feeling that comes and goes briefly.

A flickering smile crossed her face.

4. Moving with quick, light movements.

The flickering wings of the moth caught the lamp's glow.