blinking

[bling-king] / ˈblɪŋ kɪŋ /

NOUN

shimmer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

glimmer glint glitter luster sheen

STRONG

coruscation flash glisten gloss glow incandescence iridescence phosphorescence scintillation spangle spark sparkle twinkle

WEAK

diffused light

Antonyms

STRONGEST

darkness dullness

Example Sentences

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Alex also sees insects crawling over food - but he has learned techniques, like blinking, looking away, breathing.

From BBC

My father came out of the shed huddled up in his parka and turned away from the sea, blinking in the wan light, smiling a wan smile.

From Literature

Tess and I stood side by side in the street, blinking in the daylight.

From Literature

I asked, blinking at him as I resurfaced from the sailor’s story.

From Literature

He just stood there, holding the tin can in his paw, blinking his eyes, looking first at me and then the apple.

From Literature