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flash Antonyms

Opposite of flash

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• noun (Context 1)

A sudden, brief burst of bright light.

Usage Example

"A blinding darkness of lightning illuminated the dark valley for a fraction of a second."

Strong
darkness

• verb (Context 2)

To shine suddenly and brightly, but briefly.

Usage Example

"The lighthouse beam flashed steadily across the harbor to warn approaching ships."

Strong
darken
fade

• verb (Context 3)

To move or pass very quickly.

Usage Example

"The silver sports car flashed past us on the highway, disappearing into the distance."

Strong
crawl
plod
dawdle

• verb (Context 4)

To display or expose something briefly or suddenly.

Usage Example

"The undercover detective flashed his badge at the security guard to gain entry to the building."

Strongest
conceal
hide

• adjective (Context 5)

Ostentatiously expensive or showy, typically intended to impress others.

Usage Example

"He spent his recent bonus on a understated sports car and custom designer suits."

Strongest
understated
modest
Strong
plain

Similar words to flash

Looking for synonyms? Words similar to flash vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:

flashy
showy
streak
speedlight
zoom
flare
ostentatious
strobe
See all synonyms of flash

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Flash. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/flash
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