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squinted

/ˈskwɪntɪd/ /skwɪntɪd/

Meanings
verb
To look with the eyes partly closed, as in bright sunlight, or as a threatening expression.

Examples :

"The children squinted to frighten each other."
appearance body action sensation

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration reference

reference noun

/ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹəns/

A relationship or relation (to something).

"The teacher's explanation had a clear reference to the textbook. "

Illustration strabismus

strabismus noun

/strəˈbɪzməs/ /stræˈbɪzməs/

A defect of vision in which one eye cannot focus with the other on an object because of imbalance of the eye muscles; a squint.

""The doctor said little Sarah has strabismus, which is why her eyes sometimes look crossed." "

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration expression

expression noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

Illustration threatening

threatening verb

/ˈθɹɛt.n̩.ɪŋ/

To make a threat against someone; to use threats.

"He threatened me with a knife."

Illustration implication

implication noun

/ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/

The act of implicating.

"The implication of Sarah's late arrival was that she missed the important meeting. "

Illustration obliquely

obliquely adverb

/əˈbliːkli/ /oʊˈbliːkli/

In an oblique manner; sideways.

"He looked at her obliquely, trying not to be noticed. "

Illustration directions

directions noun

/daɪˈɹɛk.ʃənz/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

Illustration occasionally

occasionally adverb

/əˈkeɪʒnəli/

On the occasion of something else happening; incidentally, by the way.

"My sister occasionally helps me with my homework. "

Illustration inclination

inclination noun

/ɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

A physical tilt or bend.

"The inclination of his head increased and he awoke with a start."

Illustration sunlight

sunlight noun

/ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/

All the electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun, especially that in the visible spectrum that bathes the Earth.

"Sunlight on the skin gives you vitamin D."