Blinked: meaning, definitions and examples
๐๏ธ
blinked
[ blษชลkt ]
eye movement
The verb 'blinked' refers to the action of closing and opening the eyelids quickly. This action occurs naturally and is generally an involuntary reflex, serving to keep the eye moist and clear of irritants. In different contexts, blinking can also signify surprise, discomfort, or being dazed, depending on the circumstances. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe a momentary lapse or fleeting action.
Synonyms
closed, fluttered, shut, winking.
Examples of usage
- She blinked in disbelief when she heard the news.
- The bright light made him blink rapidly.
- He blinked away the sleep from his eyes.
- She blinked slowly, settling into her thoughts.
Translations
Translations of the word "blinked" in other languages:
๐ต๐น piscou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคชเคเฅ เคฒเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช blinzelte
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengedipkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะธะณะฝัะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ mrugnฤลa
๐ฏ๐ต ใพใฐใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท clignรฉ
๐ช๐ธ parpadeรณ
๐น๐ท gรถz kฤฑrptฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ ๊น๋ฐ์๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู ุถ
๐จ๐ฟ mrkl
๐ธ๐ฐ mrkol
๐จ๐ณ ็จ็ผ
๐ธ๐ฎ pokimal
๐ฎ๐ธ blikka
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถัะฟัะปัาัะฐะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแแแฌแงแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gรถz qฤฑrpmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ parpadeรณ
Etymology
The word 'blink' comes from the Old English 'blincan', which means to 'shine' or 'glitter', reflecting a light-related action. It is derived from Proto-Germanic *blinkanฤ , which denoted a flickering or glimmering, possibly in relation to how light interacts with the eyes. Throughout its evolution, the meaning of 'blink' has adjusted from a general term encompassing various light-inducing actions to a more specific reference to the movement of eyelids. This reflects a fascinating linguistic development, as the physical action of blinking has remained a key part of human expression and physiology. The word has analogs in other Germanic languages, such as Dutch 'blinken' and German 'blinken', both retaining meanings associated with flickering light or movement.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #11,565, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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