Flickering bulb, dancing shadows.

Meaning: The light from a flickering bulb can create shadows that move and change shape.

Choice of Words: Flickering means to shine unsteadily or with a wavering light. Bulb is a glass or plastic container with a filament inside that produces light when electricity flows through it. Dancing means to move rhythmically to music or to express joy or excitement through movement. Shadows are dark areas where light is blocked.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Flickering light, dancing shadows.
• The flickering flames cast dancing shadows on the walls.
• The campfire crackled and popped, casting flickering shadows around.
• The flickering flame cast eerie shadows on the wall.
• Shadows danced in the flickering firelight.
• Shadows dance in flickering light.
• Flickering flames lit up the night.
• Flickering lights painted the sky with joy.
• Flickering light, eerie feeling.
• Huddled figures sought solace in the flickering light.