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.