Synonyms for blinking

Synonyms for (noun) blinking

Synonyms: blink, blinking, eye blink, nictation, nictitation, wink, winking

Definition: a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly

Similar words: unconditioned reflex, inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex action, reflex response

Definition: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus


Synonyms for (adj) blinking

Synonyms: crashing, flaming, fucking, blinking, bloody, blooming, bally

Definition: informal intensifiers

Usage: what a bally (or blinking) nuisance; a bloody fool; a crashing bore; you flaming idiot

Similar words: unmitigated

Definition: not diminished or moderated in intensity or severity; sometimes used as an intensifier

Usage: unmitigated suffering; an unmitigated horror; an unmitigated lie


Synonyms: blinking, winking

Definition: closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly

Usage: he stood blinking in the bright sunlight

Similar words: shut, closed

Definition: used especially of mouth or eyes

Usage: he sat quietly with closed eyes; his eyes were shut against the sunlight


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