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/ˈflɪkərɪŋ ˈspɑːrk/ · flɪk.ə.rɪŋ spark
noun
- A brief, fleeting moment of inspiration, creativity, or energy. The flickering spark of imagination that drove her to write the novel was what kept her going through the long nights.
- A fragile or precarious situation that requires careful handling to avoid collapse or failure. The company's financial situation was a flickering spark, and one wrong move could send it crashing down.
verb
- To give a brief, fleeting glimpse or indication of something. The artist's latest work flickered with promise, but ultimately fell short of expectations.
Did you know? The phrase 'flickering spark' is reminiscent of the famous phrase 'the spark of life,' which suggests that a spark of energy or vitality is what sets living things apart from inanimate objects.