flickering candle

Frequency: 8.02.8 per million words

describes a candle flame that is shining unsteadily

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Examples (10)

  • The old church was lit by a single flickering candle on the altar.
  • She read her book by the light of a flickering candle during the power outage.
  • The romantic dinner featured a flickering candle centerpiece on each table.
  • A flickering candle cast dancing shadows on the bedroom wall.
  • The birthday cake held one flickering candle waiting to be blown out.
  • In the drafty room, the flickering candle threatened to go out completely.
  • The ghost story became more eerie with only a flickering candle for light.
  • She placed a flickering candle in the window as a signal.
  • The medieval castle's corridors were illuminated by flickering candles in wall sconces.
  • A gentle breeze made the flickering candle flame dance and sway.