Flashing: meaning, definitions and examples
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flashing
[ ˈflæʃɪŋ ]
in technology
Displaying text, images, or video on a screen with quick, intermittent bursts of light.
Synonyms
blinking, flickering, pulsating
Examples of usage
- The flashing lights on the computer indicate an error message.
- The flashing images on the website captured the user's attention.
in fashion
A decorative material or design element that reflects light intermittently.
Synonyms
glittering, shimmering, sparkling
Examples of usage
- The dress had sequins that created a flashing effect under the lights.
- The runway show featured garments with metallic flashing details.
Translations
Translations of the word "flashing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 piscando
- brilhando
- cintilando
🇮🇳 चमकता हुआ
🇩🇪 blinkend
- blitzend
- flackernd
🇮🇩 berkedip
🇺🇦 миготіння
- блискання
- мерехтіння
🇵🇱 migający
- błyszczący
- migotanie
🇯🇵 点滅する (てんめつする)
🇫🇷 clignotant
- brillant
- scintillant
🇪🇸 parpadeo
- destello
- titileo
🇹🇷 yanıp sönen
🇰🇷 깜박이는
🇸🇦 وميض
🇨🇿 blikající
- zářící
- třpytící se
🇸🇰 blikajúci
- žiarivý
- trblietajúci sa
🇨🇳 闪烁 (shǎnshuò)
🇸🇮 utripajoč
- bleščeč
- svetlikajoč
🇮🇸 blikkandi
🇰🇿 жарқырау
🇬🇪 ციმციმი
🇦🇿 yanıb-sönən
🇲🇽 parpadeo
- destello
- titileo
Word origin
The word 'flashing' originated from the Old English word 'flasian', which means to dash or splash. Over time, it evolved to describe the quick, intermittent bursts of light or reflection that we associate with the term today. The use of flashing in technology and fashion has become increasingly popular, creating visual interest and drawing attention to various products and designs.
See also: flash, flashback, flashes, flashily, flashiness, flashlight, flashy.