WINKING
(noun, adj.sat, verb)Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Winking.
Winking - as a noun
A reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
- inborn reflex
- innate reflex
- instinctive reflex
- physiological reaction
- reflex
- reflex action
- reflex response
- unconditioned reflex
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Winking - as an adjective satellite
Closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly
Example: "He stood blinking in the bright sunlight"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Winking - as a verb
To close one's eyes in sleep.
To close one's eyes.
Usually followed by at: to look the other way, to turn a blind eye.
To close one's eyes quickly and involuntarily; to blink.
To blink with only one eye as a message, signal, or suggestion, usually with an implication of conspiracy. (when transitive, the object may be the eye being winked, or the message being conveyed.)
Example: "He winked at me. she winked her eye. he winked his assent."
To gleam fitfully or intermitently; to twinkle; to flicker.
Example Sentences
"I couldn't tell if she was winking or blinking."
"His constant winking made me uncomfortable."
"The comedian's winking was a signature move."
"I caught my friend winking at me from across the room."
"Her winking was a playful way to flirt."
Word Game Points
Is WINKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, winking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
WINKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is WINKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, winking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordWINKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is WINKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, winking is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordWINKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.