flashing light

Intermittent warning glow

A flashing light is a light that turns on and off repeatedly, typically at regular intervals.

Flashing lights signal warnings, emergencies, or attract attention: The flashing light on the dashboard indicated low fuel.

Emergency vehicles use flashing lights to clear traffic.

In photography, a flashing light synchronizes with the camera shutter.

Opposites
temporal pattern of illumination

flashing lightsteady glow

Constant, unwavering light

presence vs. absence of light

flashing lightdarkness

Total absence of light

blackout · unlit · no light · pitch black · dark

attention-grabbing quality

flashing lightambient light

Existing illumination in space

soft glow · soft light · diffused light · diffuse light

Family

light, flash, lighting, lighter, lighted, lights, flashlight, flashing, flashed

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G