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Another word for blinking

Choosing another word for blinking depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Shining intermittently with an unsteady light; flashing or winking.

Usage Example

"The driver slowed down as he approached the flashing yellow traffic signal."

Strongest
flashing
Strong
flickering
winking
twinkling
intermittent

• noun (Context 2)

The rapid closing and opening of the eyelids, or the intermittent flashing of a light.

Usage Example

"Frequent nictitation helps keep the surface of the eye moist and clear of dust."

Strongest
nictitation
Strong
winking
flashing
flickering

• adjective (Context 3)

Used as a mild euphemistic intensifier to express annoyance, irritation, or emphasis.

Usage Example

"I have spent the whole morning looking for that blooming set of keys."

Strongest
blooming
flipping
Strong
blasted
darned
blessed

• adverb (Context 4)

Used as a mild euphemistic intensifier meaning extremely or very.

Usage Example

"It is blooming cold outside this morning, so wear a heavy coat."

Strongest
blooming
Strong
darn
jolly

Opposites of blinking

The opposite of blinking shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unblinking
steady
staring
constant
See all opposites of blinking

• Nearby Words

blinker
blinkered
blinkers
blinking
blintz
blip
bliss

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Blinking. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/blinking
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