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- shine with a sudden light
- criticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium
- be in flames or aflame
- To burst forth like flame; to break out in violence of passion; to be kindled with zeal or ardour.
- To produce flames; to burn with a flame or blaze.
- (Internet, ambitransitive) To post a destructively critical or abusive message (to somebody).
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- the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
- Burning zeal, passion, imagination, excitement, or anger.
- A brilliant reddish orange-gold fiery colour.
- The visible part of fire; a stream of burning vapour or gas, emitting light and heat.
- A romantic partner or lover in a usually short-lived but passionate affair.
- (music, chiefly lutherie) The contrasting light and dark figure seen in wood used for stringed instrument making; the curl.
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- shine with a sudden light
- become flared and widen, usually at one end
- burn brightly
- erupt or intensify suddenly
- (intransitive, figuratively) To suddenly happen or intensify.
- (transitive) To cause inflammation; to inflame.
- (intransitive) To shine out with a sudden and unsteady light; to emit a dazzling or painfully bright light.
- (ambitransitive, aviation) To (operate an aircraft to) transition from downward flight to level flight just before landing.
- (intransitive, figuratively) To suddenly erupt in anger.
- (transitive) To cause to burn; in particular, to burn off excess gas.
- (ambitransitive) To open outward in shape.
- (intransitive, figuratively) To shine out with gaudy colours; to be offensively bright or showy.
- (intransitive) To blaze brightly.
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- A sudden bright light.
- a device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification
- reddening of the skin spreading outward from a focus of infection or irritation
- a sudden outburst of emotion
- a sudden burst of flame
- a shape that spreads outward
- (baseball) a fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield
- an unwanted reflection in an optical system (or the fogging of an image that is caused by such a reflection)
- a short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines
- a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
- a sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface; associated with sunspots and radio interference
- a sudden recurrence or worsening of symptoms
- (figuratively) A sudden eruption or outbreak; a flare-up.
- A type of pyrotechnic that produces a brilliant light without an explosion, used to attract attention in an emergency, to illuminate an area, or as a decoy.
- A widening of an object with an otherwise roughly constant width.
- (in the plural) Bell-bottom trousers.
- (aviation) The transition from downward flight to level flight just before landing.
- (oil industry) A flame produced by a burn-off of waste gas (flare gas) from a flare tower (or flare stack), typically at an oil refinery.
- A source of brightly burning light or intense heat.
- (baseball) A low fly ball that is hit in the region between the infielders and the outfielders.
- (nautical) The increase in width of most ship hulls with increasing height above the waterline.
- (photography) Ellipsis of lens flare.
- An inflammation such as of tendons (tendonitis) or joints (osteoarthritis).
- (American football) A route run by the running back, releasing toward the sideline and then slightly arcing upfield looking for a short pass.
- A breakdance move of someone helicoptering his torso on alternating arms.
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- not made dim or less bright
- made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
- likely to turn out well in the future
- clear and sharp and ringing
- having lots of light either natural or artificial
- splendid
- characterized by quickness and ease in learning
- having strong or striking color
- emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
- characterized by happiness or gladness
- Of a room or other place: having acoustic qualities that tend to cause much echoing or reverberation of sound, particularly at high frequencies.
- Of the face or eyes, or a smile: showing happiness or hopefulness; cheerful, lively.
- Of a colour: not muted or pale; bold, brilliant, vivid.
- Of climate or weather: not cloudy or gloomy; fair; also, of a period of time, the sky, etc.: characterized by much sunshine and good weather.
- Of a person: lively, vivacious.
- Of light: brilliant, intense.
- Of a substance: clear, transparent; also, pure, unadulterated; (specifically) of wine: free of suspended particles; not cloudy; fine.
- (music) Of a note: slightly sharp.
- In good spirits; happy, optimistic.
- Of a scent or taste: not bland or mild; bold, sharp, strong.
- Of a musical instrument, sound, or a voice: clearly audible; clear, resounding, and often high-pitched.
- Clearly apparent; conspicuous.
- Having a clear, quick intellect; intelligent.
- Glorious; illustrious.
- Of a place: not dark; well-lit.
- Of a scent or taste: having an agreeable balance of sweet and sour, often with associations of coolness, freshness, and sometimes aromaticity.
- (metallurgy) Of a metal object or surface: lacking any protective coating or surface treatment for the prevention of corrosion.
- Of an opportunity or outlook: having a reasonable chance of success; favourable, good.
- Of an object, surface, etc.: reflecting much light; having a high lustre; gleaming, shiny.
- Of an object, surface, etc.: having vivid colour(s); colourful.
- Emitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant.
- (music) Of a rhythm or tempo: lively, upbeat.
- Of a period of history or time: happy, prosperous, successful.
- Of conversation, writing, etc.: imaginative or sparkling with wit; clever, witty.
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- (chiefly in the plural) Something (especially a product intended for sale) that has vivid colours or a lustrous appearance.
- A person with a naturalistic worldview with no mystical or supernatural elements.
- (painting) An artist's brush used in acrylic and oil painting with a long ferrule and a flat, somewhat tapering bristle head.
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- (transitive, figuratively) Often followed by up: to cause (someone or something) to be bright (in various senses); to brighten; specifically, to make (someone or something) energetic, or happy and optimistic.
- (transitive) Often followed by up: to cast light on (someone or something); to brighten, to illuminate.
- (intransitive, also figuratively) Often followed by up: to become bright (in various senses); to brighten.
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- a momentary flash of light
- a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction
- a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger
- merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
- electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
- A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire, resulting from an electrical surge or excessive heat created by friction.
- (cellular automata) A small collection of cells which briefly appears at the edge of a larger pattern before dying off.
- (figuratively) A small amount of something, such as an idea or romantic affection, that has the potential to become something greater, just as a spark can start a fire.
- Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the Indomalayan genus Sinthusa.
- (UK, slang) An electrician.
- (in the plural sparks but treated as a singular) A ship's radio operator.
- A beau, lover.
- A gallant; a foppish young man.
- A short or small burst of electrical discharge.
- A small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle.
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- gleam or glow intermittently
- keep back by blinking
- briefly shut the eyes
- (in negative constructions) To have the slightest doubt, hesitation or remorse.
- (hyperbolic) To perform the smallest action that could solicit a response.
- To wink; to twinkle with, or as with, the eye.
- To turn slightly sour, or blinky, as beer, milk, etc.
- To flash headlights on a car at.
- To shine, especially with intermittent light; to twinkle; to flicker; to glimmer, as a lamp.
- To send a signal with a lighting device.
- (transitive) To close and reopen one's eyes to remove (something) from on or around the eyes.
- To see with the eyes half shut, or indistinctly and with frequent winking, as a person with weak eyes.
- To flash on and off at regular intervals.
- (science fiction, video games) To teleport, mostly for short distances.
- (intransitive) To close and reopen both eyes quickly.
- (transitive) To shut the eyes to (something); to evade, ignore.
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- a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
- A glimpse or glance.
- The act of quickly closing both eyes and opening them again.
- (nautical) The dazzling whiteness about the horizon caused by the reflection of light from fields of ice at sea; iceblink
- (figuratively) The time needed to close and reopen one's eyes.
- (computing) A text formatting feature that causes text to disappear and reappear as a form of visual emphasis.
- (video games) An ability that allows teleporting, mostly for short distances
- (UK, dialect) gleam; glimmer; sparkle
- (sports, in the plural) Boughs cast where deer are to pass, in order to turn or check them.
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- gleam or glow intermittently
- emit a brief burst of light
- appear briefly
- make known or cause to appear with great speed
- protect by covering with a thin sheet of metal
- display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
- run or move very quickly or hastily
- expose or show briefly
- (intransitive, of liquid) To evaporate suddenly. (See flash evaporation.)
- (transitive) To cause to shine briefly or intermittently.
- (metallurgy) To release the pressure from a pressurized vessel.
- (transitive, climbing) To climb (a route) successfully on the first attempt.
- To flash back.
- (transitive) To send by some startling or sudden means.
- (transitive, computing) To write to the memory of (an updatable component such as a BIOS chip or games cartridge).
- (intransitive) To burst out into violence.
- (transitive) To telephone a person, only allowing the phone to ring once, in order to request a call back.
- (ambitransitive, informal) To expose one's intimate body part or undergarment, often momentarily and unintentionally. (Contrast streak.)
- (transitive, glassmaking) To cover with a thin layer, as objects of glass with glass of a different colour.
- (transitive, glassmaking) To expand (blown glass) into a disc.
- (figurative) To break forth like a sudden flood of light; to show a momentary brilliance.
- (intransitive) To be visible briefly.
- To move, or cause to move, suddenly.
- To communicate quickly.
- (transitive) To make visible briefly.
- (juggling) To perform a flash.
- (intransitive) To blink; to shine or illuminate intermittently.
- To flaunt; to display in a showy manner.
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- a momentary brightness
- a bright patch of color used for decoration or identification
- a sudden brilliant understanding
- a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
- a short vivid experience
- a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
- a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph
- a short news announcement concerning some on-going news story
- a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
- a gaudy outward display
- A brief exposure or making visible (of a smile, badge, etc).
- A sudden, short, temporary burst of light.
- (computing, uncountable) Clipping of flash memory.
- (colloquial, US) A flashlight; an electric torch.
- Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the genera Artipe, Deudorix and Rapala.
- Synonym of flashback (“recurrence of the effects of a hallucinogenic drug”).
- (military) A form of military insignia.
- The sudden sensation of being "high" after taking a recreational drug.
- (figurative, uncountable) Pizzazz, razzle-dazzle.
- (linguistics) A language, created by a minority to maintain cultural identity, that cannot be understood by the ruling class.
- (photography) Clipping of camera flash (“a device used to produce a flash of artificial light to help illuminate a scene”).
- (British, Cockney) The strips of bright cloth or buttons worn around the collars of market traders.
- (telecommunications) Ellipsis of hook flash.
- A tattoo flash (example design on paper to give an idea of a possible tattoo).
- The (intentional or unintentional) exposure of an intimate body part or undergarment in public.
- Material left around the edge of a moulded part at the parting line of the mould.
- (figuratively) A sudden and brilliant burst, as of genius or wit.
- (juggling) A pattern where each prop is thrown and caught only once.
- A pool of water, in some areas especially one that is marshy, and/or one formed by subsidence of the ground due to mining. (Compare flush (“marsh; pool”).)
- A very short amount of time.
- (engineering) A reservoir and sluiceway beside a navigable stream, just above a shoal, so that the stream may pour in water as boats pass, and thus bear them over the shoal.
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- gleam or glow intermittently
- keep back by blinking
- signal by winking
- briefly shut the eyes
- (intransitive) To close one's eyes.
- (intransitive) To gleam fitfully or intermittently; to twinkle; to flicker.
- (intransitive) To close one's eyes quickly and involuntarily; to blink.
- (transitive, intransitive) 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.)
- (intransitive) Usually followed by at: to look the other way, to turn a blind eye.
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- closing one eye quickly as a signal
- a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
- a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
- (chiefly British, slang) Synonym of periwinkle (“type of mollusk”).
- A brief period of sleep; especially forty winks.
- A brief time; an instant.
- An act of winking (a blinking of only one eye), or a message sent by winking.
- (tiddlywinks) Synonym of tiddlywink (“small disc used in the game of tiddlywinks”).
- The smallest possible amount.
- A subtle allusion.
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- edible marine gastropod
- small edible marine snail; steamed in wine or baked
- A periwinkle or its shell, of family Littorinidae.
- Any one of various marine spiral gastropods, especially, in the United States, either of two species Busycotypus canaliculatus or Busycon carica.
- (childish, slang) The penis, especially that of a child rather than that of an adult.
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- Synonym of water strider.
- A loose-fitting one-piece dress, similar to a shift but with slightly more fitting.
- Any of three species of bird, in the genus Rynchops of the family Laridae, that feed by skimming the surface of water bodies with their bills in flight.
- A sieve-like, slotted spoon.
- A ballet flat shoe.
- Any of several large bivalve shells, sometimes used for skimming milk, such as the sea clam (Spisula solidissima) and large scallops.
- (naval) A sailor in the surface forces, as opposed to a submariner.
- (science fiction) A small, fast-moving spacecraft.
- (naval) A surface ship.
- (entomology) Any of the dragonflies in the family Libellulidae.
- A person who skims.
- A device for removing organic matter from an aquarium.
- (crime) A device used to read and record the magnetic code from a credit card for later fraudulent use.
- a rapid superficial reader
- gull-like seabird that flies along the surface of the water with an elongated lower mandible immersed to skim out food
- a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown
- a cooking utensil used to skim fat from the surface of liquids
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- A localized glow of light.
- A small amount of liquid on a surface.
- Any small body of standing or stagnant water; a puddle.
- A number of people when considered as a resource.
- (games, uncountable) A game at billiards, in which each of the players stakes a certain sum, the winner taking the whole; also, in public billiard rooms, a game in which the loser pays the entrance fee for all who engage in the game.
- (by extension) Any group of like things.
- (rugby union) A set of teams playing each other in the same division, while not during the same period playing any teams that belong to other sets in the division.
- (law) An aggregation of properties or rights, belonging to different people in a community, in a common fund, to be charged with common liabilities.
- (rail transport) A mutual arrangement between competing lines, by which the receipts of all are aggregated, and then distributed pro rata according to agreement.
- (fencing) A group of fencers taking part in a competition.
- A set of players in quadrille etc.
- Any gambling or commercial venture in which several persons join.
- A supply of resources.
- A combination of persons contributing money to be used for the purpose of increasing or depressing the market price of stocks, grain, or other commodities; also, the aggregate of the sums so contributed.
- Ellipsis of swimming pool.
- (sports) A cue sport played on a pool table. There are 15 balls, 7 of one colour or solids, 7 of another color or stripes, and the black ball (also called the 8 ball). A player must pocket all their own colour balls and then the black ball in order to win.
- The stake played for in certain games of cards, billiards, etc.; an aggregated stake to which each player has contributed a share; also, the receptacle for the stakes.
- In rifle shooting, a contest in which each competitor pays a certain sum for every shot he makes, the net proceeds being divided among the winners.
- A small and rather deep area of (usually) fresh water, as one supplied by a spring, or occurring in the course of a stream or river; a reservoir for water.
- (by extension, computing) A set of resources that are kept ready to use.
- something resembling a pool of liquid
- any communal combination of funds
- a small lake
- the combined stakes of the betters
- an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
- a small body of standing water (rainwater) or other liquid
- an association of companies for some definite purpose
- an organization of people or resources that can be shared
- any of various games played on a pool table having 6 pockets
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- (transitive) To put together; contribute to a common fund, on the basis of a mutual division of profits or losses; to make a common interest of.
- (intransitive, of a liquid) To form a pool.
- (intransitive) To combine or contribute with others, as for a commercial, speculative, or gambling transaction.
- join or form a pool of people
- combine into a common fund
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- a flash of light (especially reflected light)
- an appearance of reflected light
- A look of joy or liveliness on one's face.
- A bright, but intermittent or short-lived, appearance of something.
- (countable) An appearance of light, especially one which is indistinct or small, or short-lived.
- An indistinct sign of something; a glimpse or hint.
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- to shine with faint or brief light
- shine brightly, like a star or a light
- be shiny, as if wet
- To shine, especially in an indistinct or intermittent manner; to glisten, to glitter.
- (transitive) Chiefly in conjunction with an adverb: to cause (light) to shine.
- (figuratively) To be strongly but briefly apparent.
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- A flash of light; a spark.
- a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
- (nuclear physics) The flash of light produced by something (especially a phosphor) when it absorbs ionizing radiation.
- (figurative) A brief expression that is amusing or clever; witticism.
- (astronomy) The twinkling of a star or other celestial body caused by turbulence in the Earth's atmosphere.
- (physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle
- a brilliant display of wit
- the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
- the twinkling of the stars caused when changes in the density of the earth's atmosphere produce uneven refraction of starlight
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- To twinkle; to sparkle.
- To chirp or twitter.
- (intransitive, gaming, derogatory) To engage in obnoxious or abusive behaviour in a multi-user dungeon or other roleplaying game, for example by griefing or by equipping a low-level character with advanced equipment from another player.
- (now dialectal) To wink.
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- A very short moment of time.
- (New Zealand) Correction fluid or correction tape.
- (gay slang) A young, attractive, slim man, usually having little body hair.
- The chaffinch.
- One or more very small, short bursts of light.
- (derogatory, slang) A weak or effeminate man, whether gay or not.
- (online gaming, mildly derogatory) A lower-level character in a roleplaying game (MMO) which is artificially overgeared or overpowered, due to being given advanced equipment or resources via a higher-level character controlled by the same player.
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- A bright lamp; a spotlight.
- (soccer) Penalty spot.
- The act of spotting or noticing something.
- (US, advertising) A brief advertisement or program segment on television.
- (sports) An official determination of placement.
- A pimple, papule or pustule.
- A round or irregular patch on the surface of a thing having a different color, texture etc. and generally round in shape.
- A small, unspecified amount or quantity.
- A symbol on a playing card, domino, die, etc. indicating its value; a pip.
- Any of the balls marked with spots in the game of pool, which one player aims to pot, the other player taking the stripes.
- (finance) A decimal point; point.
- A parking space.
- (gymnastics, dance, weightlifting) One who spots (supports or assists a maneuver, or is prepared to assist if safety dictates); a spotter.
- (physics) An autosoliton.
- A location or area.
- Any of various points marked on the table, from which balls are played, in snooker, pool, billiards, etc.
- (slang, US) A bill of five-dollar or ten-dollar denomination in dollars.
- A food fish (Leiostomus xanthurus) of the Atlantic coast of the United States, with a black spot behind the shoulders and fifteen oblique dark bars on the sides.
- A difficult situation.
- A stain or disfiguring mark.
- A variety of the common domestic pigeon, so called from a spot on its head just above the beak.
- The southern redfish, or red horse (Sciaenops ocellatus), which has a spot on each side at the base of the tail.
- a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
- a small piece or quantity of something
- a business establishment for entertainment
- a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)
- a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising
- a point located with respect to surface features of some region
- a blemish made by dirt
- a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance
- a small contrasting part of something
- an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
- a slight attack of illness
- an outstanding characteristic
- a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value
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- (transitive, gymnastics, dance, weightlifting, climbing) To support or assist a maneuver, or to be prepared to assist if safety dictates.
- (rail transport, transitive) To position (a locomotive or car) at a predetermined point, e.g., for loading or unloading.
- (dialectal) To rain slightly, in scattered, infrequent drops, for example when first beginning to rain.
- (ambitransitive) To stain; to leave a spot (on).
- (transitive) To remove, or attempt to remove, a stain.
- (transitive, dance) To keep the head and eyes pointing in a single direction while turning.
- (transitive) To stain; to blemish; to taint; to disgrace; to tarnish, as reputation.
- (transitive, chiefly snooker and billiards) To place (an object) at a location indicated by a spot.
- (US, slang, ditransitive) To loan a small amount of money to someone.
- To experience vaginal spotting; to expel blood from the vagina.
- (intransitive, snooker and billiards) Of a ball, to be capable of being placed on its own spot.
- (aviation, military, transitive) To position (an aircraft) on the deck of an aircraft carrier ready for launch by catapult.
- (transitive) To cut or chip (timber) in preparation for hewing.
- (transitive) To cover with spots, to speckle.
- (transitive) To retouch a photograph on film to remove minor flaws.
- (transitive) To see, find; to pick out, notice, locate, distinguish or identify.
- catch sight of
- mar or impair with a flaw
- mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition
- detect with the senses
- become spotted
- make a spot or mark onto
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- To shine with a faint, unsteady light; to glimmer, to shimmer.
- (figurative) To perceive (something intangible) briefly and incompletely.
- To see or view (someone, or something tangible) briefly and incompletely.
- Chiefly followed by at or upon: to look at briefly and incompletely; to glance.
- (rare) Sometimes followed by out: to provide a brief and incomplete look.
- catch a glimpse of or see briefly
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- a momentary flash of light
- a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction
- a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger
- merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
- electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
- A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire, resulting from an electrical surge or excessive heat created by friction.
- (cellular automata) A small collection of cells which briefly appears at the edge of a larger pattern before dying off.
- (figuratively) A small amount of something, such as an idea or romantic affection, that has the potential to become something greater, just as a spark can start a fire.
- Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the Indomalayan genus Sinthusa.
- (UK, slang) An electrician.
- (in the plural sparks but treated as a singular) A ship's radio operator.
- A beau, lover.
- A gallant; a foppish young man.
- A short or small burst of electrical discharge.
- A small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle.
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- A localized glow of light.
- A small amount of liquid on a surface.
- Any small body of standing or stagnant water; a puddle.
- A number of people when considered as a resource.
- (games, uncountable) A game at billiards, in which each of the players stakes a certain sum, the winner taking the whole; also, in public billiard rooms, a game in which the loser pays the entrance fee for all who engage in the game.
- (by extension) Any group of like things.
- (rugby union) A set of teams playing each other in the same division, while not during the same period playing any teams that belong to other sets in the division.
- (law) An aggregation of properties or rights, belonging to different people in a community, in a common fund, to be charged with common liabilities.
- (rail transport) A mutual arrangement between competing lines, by which the receipts of all are aggregated, and then distributed pro rata according to agreement.
- (fencing) A group of fencers taking part in a competition.
- A set of players in quadrille etc.
- Any gambling or commercial venture in which several persons join.
- A supply of resources.
- A combination of persons contributing money to be used for the purpose of increasing or depressing the market price of stocks, grain, or other commodities; also, the aggregate of the sums so contributed.
- Ellipsis of swimming pool.
- (sports) A cue sport played on a pool table. There are 15 balls, 7 of one colour or solids, 7 of another color or stripes, and the black ball (also called the 8 ball). A player must pocket all their own colour balls and then the black ball in order to win.
- The stake played for in certain games of cards, billiards, etc.; an aggregated stake to which each player has contributed a share; also, the receptacle for the stakes.
- In rifle shooting, a contest in which each competitor pays a certain sum for every shot he makes, the net proceeds being divided among the winners.
- A small and rather deep area of (usually) fresh water, as one supplied by a spring, or occurring in the course of a stream or river; a reservoir for water.
- (by extension, computing) A set of resources that are kept ready to use.
- something resembling a pool of liquid
- any communal combination of funds
- a small lake
- the combined stakes of the betters
- an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
- a small body of standing water (rainwater) or other liquid
- an association of companies for some definite purpose
- an organization of people or resources that can be shared
- any of various games played on a pool table having 6 pockets
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- (transitive) To put together; contribute to a common fund, on the basis of a mutual division of profits or losses; to make a common interest of.
- (intransitive, of a liquid) To form a pool.
- (intransitive) To combine or contribute with others, as for a commercial, speculative, or gambling transaction.
- join or form a pool of people
- combine into a common fund
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- a flash of light (especially reflected light)
- an appearance of reflected light
- A look of joy or liveliness on one's face.
- A bright, but intermittent or short-lived, appearance of something.
- (countable) An appearance of light, especially one which is indistinct or small, or short-lived.
- An indistinct sign of something; a glimpse or hint.
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- to shine with faint or brief light
- shine brightly, like a star or a light
- be shiny, as if wet
- To shine, especially in an indistinct or intermittent manner; to glisten, to glitter.
- (transitive) Chiefly in conjunction with an adverb: to cause (light) to shine.
- (figuratively) To be strongly but briefly apparent.
noun
noun
- A flash of light; a spark.
- a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
- (nuclear physics) The flash of light produced by something (especially a phosphor) when it absorbs ionizing radiation.
- (figurative) A brief expression that is amusing or clever; witticism.
- (astronomy) The twinkling of a star or other celestial body caused by turbulence in the Earth's atmosphere.
- (physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle
- a brilliant display of wit
- the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
- the twinkling of the stars caused when changes in the density of the earth's atmosphere produce uneven refraction of starlight
verb
- gleam or glow intermittently
- emit a brief burst of light
- appear briefly
- make known or cause to appear with great speed
- protect by covering with a thin sheet of metal
- display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
- run or move very quickly or hastily
- expose or show briefly
- (intransitive, of liquid) To evaporate suddenly. (See flash evaporation.)
- (transitive) To cause to shine briefly or intermittently.
- (metallurgy) To release the pressure from a pressurized vessel.
- (transitive, climbing) To climb (a route) successfully on the first attempt.
- To flash back.
- (transitive) To send by some startling or sudden means.
- (transitive, computing) To write to the memory of (an updatable component such as a BIOS chip or games cartridge).
- (intransitive) To burst out into violence.
- (transitive) To telephone a person, only allowing the phone to ring once, in order to request a call back.
- (ambitransitive, informal) To expose one's intimate body part or undergarment, often momentarily and unintentionally. (Contrast streak.)
- (transitive, glassmaking) To cover with a thin layer, as objects of glass with glass of a different colour.
- (transitive, glassmaking) To expand (blown glass) into a disc.
- (figurative) To break forth like a sudden flood of light; to show a momentary brilliance.
- (intransitive) To be visible briefly.
- To move, or cause to move, suddenly.
- To communicate quickly.
- (transitive) To make visible briefly.
- (juggling) To perform a flash.
- (intransitive) To blink; to shine or illuminate intermittently.
- To flaunt; to display in a showy manner.
noun
- a momentary brightness
- a bright patch of color used for decoration or identification
- a sudden brilliant understanding
- a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
- a short vivid experience
- a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
- a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph
- a short news announcement concerning some on-going news story
- a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
- a gaudy outward display
- A brief exposure or making visible (of a smile, badge, etc).
- A sudden, short, temporary burst of light.
- (computing, uncountable) Clipping of flash memory.
- (colloquial, US) A flashlight; an electric torch.
- Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the genera Artipe, Deudorix and Rapala.
- Synonym of flashback (“recurrence of the effects of a hallucinogenic drug”).
- (military) A form of military insignia.
- The sudden sensation of being "high" after taking a recreational drug.
- (figurative, uncountable) Pizzazz, razzle-dazzle.
- (linguistics) A language, created by a minority to maintain cultural identity, that cannot be understood by the ruling class.
- (photography) Clipping of camera flash (“a device used to produce a flash of artificial light to help illuminate a scene”).
- (British, Cockney) The strips of bright cloth or buttons worn around the collars of market traders.
- (telecommunications) Ellipsis of hook flash.
- A tattoo flash (example design on paper to give an idea of a possible tattoo).
- The (intentional or unintentional) exposure of an intimate body part or undergarment in public.
- Material left around the edge of a moulded part at the parting line of the mould.
- (figuratively) A sudden and brilliant burst, as of genius or wit.
- (juggling) A pattern where each prop is thrown and caught only once.
- A pool of water, in some areas especially one that is marshy, and/or one formed by subsidence of the ground due to mining. (Compare flush (“marsh; pool”).)
- A very short amount of time.
- (engineering) A reservoir and sluiceway beside a navigable stream, just above a shoal, so that the stream may pour in water as boats pass, and thus bear them over the shoal.
adj
noun
- A bright lamp; a spotlight.
- (soccer) Penalty spot.
- The act of spotting or noticing something.
- (US, advertising) A brief advertisement or program segment on television.
- (sports) An official determination of placement.
- A pimple, papule or pustule.
- A round or irregular patch on the surface of a thing having a different color, texture etc. and generally round in shape.
- A small, unspecified amount or quantity.
- A symbol on a playing card, domino, die, etc. indicating its value; a pip.
- Any of the balls marked with spots in the game of pool, which one player aims to pot, the other player taking the stripes.
- (finance) A decimal point; point.
- A parking space.
- (gymnastics, dance, weightlifting) One who spots (supports or assists a maneuver, or is prepared to assist if safety dictates); a spotter.
- (physics) An autosoliton.
- A location or area.
- Any of various points marked on the table, from which balls are played, in snooker, pool, billiards, etc.
- (slang, US) A bill of five-dollar or ten-dollar denomination in dollars.
- A food fish (Leiostomus xanthurus) of the Atlantic coast of the United States, with a black spot behind the shoulders and fifteen oblique dark bars on the sides.
- A difficult situation.
- A stain or disfiguring mark.
- A variety of the common domestic pigeon, so called from a spot on its head just above the beak.
- The southern redfish, or red horse (Sciaenops ocellatus), which has a spot on each side at the base of the tail.
- a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
- a small piece or quantity of something
- a business establishment for entertainment
- a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)
- a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising
- a point located with respect to surface features of some region
- a blemish made by dirt
- a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance
- a small contrasting part of something
- an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
- a slight attack of illness
- an outstanding characteristic
- a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value
adj
verb
- (transitive, gymnastics, dance, weightlifting, climbing) To support or assist a maneuver, or to be prepared to assist if safety dictates.
- (rail transport, transitive) To position (a locomotive or car) at a predetermined point, e.g., for loading or unloading.
- (dialectal) To rain slightly, in scattered, infrequent drops, for example when first beginning to rain.
- (ambitransitive) To stain; to leave a spot (on).
- (transitive) To remove, or attempt to remove, a stain.
- (transitive, dance) To keep the head and eyes pointing in a single direction while turning.
- (transitive) To stain; to blemish; to taint; to disgrace; to tarnish, as reputation.
- (transitive, chiefly snooker and billiards) To place (an object) at a location indicated by a spot.
- (US, slang, ditransitive) To loan a small amount of money to someone.
- To experience vaginal spotting; to expel blood from the vagina.
- (intransitive, snooker and billiards) Of a ball, to be capable of being placed on its own spot.
- (aviation, military, transitive) To position (an aircraft) on the deck of an aircraft carrier ready for launch by catapult.
- (transitive) To cut or chip (timber) in preparation for hewing.
- (transitive) To cover with spots, to speckle.
- (transitive) To retouch a photograph on film to remove minor flaws.
- (transitive) To see, find; to pick out, notice, locate, distinguish or identify.
- catch sight of
- mar or impair with a flaw
- mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition
- detect with the senses
- become spotted
- make a spot or mark onto
verb
- shine with a sudden light
- become flared and widen, usually at one end
- burn brightly
- erupt or intensify suddenly
- (intransitive, figuratively) To suddenly happen or intensify.
- (transitive) To cause inflammation; to inflame.
- (intransitive) To shine out with a sudden and unsteady light; to emit a dazzling or painfully bright light.
- (ambitransitive, aviation) To (operate an aircraft to) transition from downward flight to level flight just before landing.
- (intransitive, figuratively) To suddenly erupt in anger.
- (transitive) To cause to burn; in particular, to burn off excess gas.
- (ambitransitive) To open outward in shape.
- (intransitive, figuratively) To shine out with gaudy colours; to be offensively bright or showy.
- (intransitive) To blaze brightly.
noun
- A sudden bright light.
- a device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification
- reddening of the skin spreading outward from a focus of infection or irritation
- a sudden outburst of emotion
- a sudden burst of flame
- a shape that spreads outward
- (baseball) a fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield
- an unwanted reflection in an optical system (or the fogging of an image that is caused by such a reflection)
- a short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines
- a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
- a sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface; associated with sunspots and radio interference
- a sudden recurrence or worsening of symptoms
- (figuratively) A sudden eruption or outbreak; a flare-up.
- A type of pyrotechnic that produces a brilliant light without an explosion, used to attract attention in an emergency, to illuminate an area, or as a decoy.
- A widening of an object with an otherwise roughly constant width.
- (in the plural) Bell-bottom trousers.
- (aviation) The transition from downward flight to level flight just before landing.
- (oil industry) A flame produced by a burn-off of waste gas (flare gas) from a flare tower (or flare stack), typically at an oil refinery.
- A source of brightly burning light or intense heat.
- (baseball) A low fly ball that is hit in the region between the infielders and the outfielders.
- (nautical) The increase in width of most ship hulls with increasing height above the waterline.
- (photography) Ellipsis of lens flare.
- An inflammation such as of tendons (tendonitis) or joints (osteoarthritis).
- (American football) A route run by the running back, releasing toward the sideline and then slightly arcing upfield looking for a short pass.
- A breakdance move of someone helicoptering his torso on alternating arms.
verb
- shine with a sudden light
- criticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium
- be in flames or aflame
- To burst forth like flame; to break out in violence of passion; to be kindled with zeal or ardour.
- To produce flames; to burn with a flame or blaze.
- (Internet, ambitransitive) To post a destructively critical or abusive message (to somebody).
noun
- the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
- Burning zeal, passion, imagination, excitement, or anger.
- A brilliant reddish orange-gold fiery colour.
- The visible part of fire; a stream of burning vapour or gas, emitting light and heat.
- A romantic partner or lover in a usually short-lived but passionate affair.
- (music, chiefly lutherie) The contrasting light and dark figure seen in wood used for stringed instrument making; the curl.
adj
verb
- shine with a sudden light
- become flared and widen, usually at one end
- burn brightly
- erupt or intensify suddenly
- (intransitive, figuratively) To suddenly happen or intensify.
- (transitive) To cause inflammation; to inflame.
- (intransitive) To shine out with a sudden and unsteady light; to emit a dazzling or painfully bright light.
- (ambitransitive, aviation) To (operate an aircraft to) transition from downward flight to level flight just before landing.
- (intransitive, figuratively) To suddenly erupt in anger.
- (transitive) To cause to burn; in particular, to burn off excess gas.
- (ambitransitive) To open outward in shape.
- (intransitive, figuratively) To shine out with gaudy colours; to be offensively bright or showy.
- (intransitive) To blaze brightly.
noun
- A sudden bright light.
- a device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification
- reddening of the skin spreading outward from a focus of infection or irritation
- a sudden outburst of emotion
- a sudden burst of flame
- a shape that spreads outward
- (baseball) a fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield
- an unwanted reflection in an optical system (or the fogging of an image that is caused by such a reflection)
- a short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines
- a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
- a sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface; associated with sunspots and radio interference
- a sudden recurrence or worsening of symptoms
- (figuratively) A sudden eruption or outbreak; a flare-up.
- A type of pyrotechnic that produces a brilliant light without an explosion, used to attract attention in an emergency, to illuminate an area, or as a decoy.
- A widening of an object with an otherwise roughly constant width.
- (in the plural) Bell-bottom trousers.
- (aviation) The transition from downward flight to level flight just before landing.
- (oil industry) A flame produced by a burn-off of waste gas (flare gas) from a flare tower (or flare stack), typically at an oil refinery.
- A source of brightly burning light or intense heat.
- (baseball) A low fly ball that is hit in the region between the infielders and the outfielders.
- (nautical) The increase in width of most ship hulls with increasing height above the waterline.
- (photography) Ellipsis of lens flare.
- An inflammation such as of tendons (tendonitis) or joints (osteoarthritis).
- (American football) A route run by the running back, releasing toward the sideline and then slightly arcing upfield looking for a short pass.
- A breakdance move of someone helicoptering his torso on alternating arms.
noun
verb
verb
- gleam or glow intermittently
- keep back by blinking
- briefly shut the eyes
- (in negative constructions) To have the slightest doubt, hesitation or remorse.
- (hyperbolic) To perform the smallest action that could solicit a response.
- To wink; to twinkle with, or as with, the eye.
- To turn slightly sour, or blinky, as beer, milk, etc.
- To flash headlights on a car at.
- To shine, especially with intermittent light; to twinkle; to flicker; to glimmer, as a lamp.
- To send a signal with a lighting device.
- (transitive) To close and reopen one's eyes to remove (something) from on or around the eyes.
- To see with the eyes half shut, or indistinctly and with frequent winking, as a person with weak eyes.
- To flash on and off at regular intervals.
- (science fiction, video games) To teleport, mostly for short distances.
- (intransitive) To close and reopen both eyes quickly.
- (transitive) To shut the eyes to (something); to evade, ignore.
noun
- a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
- A glimpse or glance.
- The act of quickly closing both eyes and opening them again.
- (nautical) The dazzling whiteness about the horizon caused by the reflection of light from fields of ice at sea; iceblink
- (figuratively) The time needed to close and reopen one's eyes.
- (computing) A text formatting feature that causes text to disappear and reappear as a form of visual emphasis.
- (video games) An ability that allows teleporting, mostly for short distances
- (UK, dialect) gleam; glimmer; sparkle
- (sports, in the plural) Boughs cast where deer are to pass, in order to turn or check them.
verb
- gleam or glow intermittently
- emit a brief burst of light
- appear briefly
- make known or cause to appear with great speed
- protect by covering with a thin sheet of metal
- display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
- run or move very quickly or hastily
- expose or show briefly
- (intransitive, of liquid) To evaporate suddenly. (See flash evaporation.)
- (transitive) To cause to shine briefly or intermittently.
- (metallurgy) To release the pressure from a pressurized vessel.
- (transitive, climbing) To climb (a route) successfully on the first attempt.
- To flash back.
- (transitive) To send by some startling or sudden means.
- (transitive, computing) To write to the memory of (an updatable component such as a BIOS chip or games cartridge).
- (intransitive) To burst out into violence.
- (transitive) To telephone a person, only allowing the phone to ring once, in order to request a call back.
- (ambitransitive, informal) To expose one's intimate body part or undergarment, often momentarily and unintentionally. (Contrast streak.)
- (transitive, glassmaking) To cover with a thin layer, as objects of glass with glass of a different colour.
- (transitive, glassmaking) To expand (blown glass) into a disc.
- (figurative) To break forth like a sudden flood of light; to show a momentary brilliance.
- (intransitive) To be visible briefly.
- To move, or cause to move, suddenly.
- To communicate quickly.
- (transitive) To make visible briefly.
- (juggling) To perform a flash.
- (intransitive) To blink; to shine or illuminate intermittently.
- To flaunt; to display in a showy manner.
noun
- a momentary brightness
- a bright patch of color used for decoration or identification
- a sudden brilliant understanding
- a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
- a short vivid experience
- a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
- a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph
- a short news announcement concerning some on-going news story
- a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
- a gaudy outward display
- A brief exposure or making visible (of a smile, badge, etc).
- A sudden, short, temporary burst of light.
- (computing, uncountable) Clipping of flash memory.
- (colloquial, US) A flashlight; an electric torch.
- Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the genera Artipe, Deudorix and Rapala.
- Synonym of flashback (“recurrence of the effects of a hallucinogenic drug”).
- (military) A form of military insignia.
- The sudden sensation of being "high" after taking a recreational drug.
- (figurative, uncountable) Pizzazz, razzle-dazzle.
- (linguistics) A language, created by a minority to maintain cultural identity, that cannot be understood by the ruling class.
- (photography) Clipping of camera flash (“a device used to produce a flash of artificial light to help illuminate a scene”).
- (British, Cockney) The strips of bright cloth or buttons worn around the collars of market traders.
- (telecommunications) Ellipsis of hook flash.
- A tattoo flash (example design on paper to give an idea of a possible tattoo).
- The (intentional or unintentional) exposure of an intimate body part or undergarment in public.
- Material left around the edge of a moulded part at the parting line of the mould.
- (figuratively) A sudden and brilliant burst, as of genius or wit.
- (juggling) A pattern where each prop is thrown and caught only once.
- A pool of water, in some areas especially one that is marshy, and/or one formed by subsidence of the ground due to mining. (Compare flush (“marsh; pool”).)
- A very short amount of time.
- (engineering) A reservoir and sluiceway beside a navigable stream, just above a shoal, so that the stream may pour in water as boats pass, and thus bear them over the shoal.
adj
verb
- gleam or glow intermittently
- keep back by blinking
- signal by winking
- briefly shut the eyes
- (intransitive) To close one's eyes.
- (intransitive) To gleam fitfully or intermittently; to twinkle; to flicker.
- (intransitive) To close one's eyes quickly and involuntarily; to blink.
- (transitive, intransitive) 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.)
- (intransitive) Usually followed by at: to look the other way, to turn a blind eye.
noun
- closing one eye quickly as a signal
- a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
- a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
- (chiefly British, slang) Synonym of periwinkle (“type of mollusk”).
- A brief period of sleep; especially forty winks.
- A brief time; an instant.
- An act of winking (a blinking of only one eye), or a message sent by winking.
- (tiddlywinks) Synonym of tiddlywink (“small disc used in the game of tiddlywinks”).
- The smallest possible amount.
- A subtle allusion.
verb
noun
- edible marine gastropod
- small edible marine snail; steamed in wine or baked
- A periwinkle or its shell, of family Littorinidae.
- Any one of various marine spiral gastropods, especially, in the United States, either of two species Busycotypus canaliculatus or Busycon carica.
- (childish, slang) The penis, especially that of a child rather than that of an adult.
verb
noun
- Synonym of water strider.
- A loose-fitting one-piece dress, similar to a shift but with slightly more fitting.
- Any of three species of bird, in the genus Rynchops of the family Laridae, that feed by skimming the surface of water bodies with their bills in flight.
- A sieve-like, slotted spoon.
- A ballet flat shoe.
- Any of several large bivalve shells, sometimes used for skimming milk, such as the sea clam (Spisula solidissima) and large scallops.
- (naval) A sailor in the surface forces, as opposed to a submariner.
- (science fiction) A small, fast-moving spacecraft.
- (naval) A surface ship.
- (entomology) Any of the dragonflies in the family Libellulidae.
- A person who skims.
- A device for removing organic matter from an aquarium.
- (crime) A device used to read and record the magnetic code from a credit card for later fraudulent use.
- a rapid superficial reader
- gull-like seabird that flies along the surface of the water with an elongated lower mandible immersed to skim out food
- a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown
- a cooking utensil used to skim fat from the surface of liquids
verb
- To twinkle; to sparkle.
- To chirp or twitter.
- (intransitive, gaming, derogatory) To engage in obnoxious or abusive behaviour in a multi-user dungeon or other roleplaying game, for example by griefing or by equipping a low-level character with advanced equipment from another player.
- (now dialectal) To wink.
noun
- A very short moment of time.
- (New Zealand) Correction fluid or correction tape.
- (gay slang) A young, attractive, slim man, usually having little body hair.
- The chaffinch.
- One or more very small, short bursts of light.
- (derogatory, slang) A weak or effeminate man, whether gay or not.
- (online gaming, mildly derogatory) A lower-level character in a roleplaying game (MMO) which is artificially overgeared or overpowered, due to being given advanced equipment or resources via a higher-level character controlled by the same player.
verb
- To shine with a faint, unsteady light; to glimmer, to shimmer.
- (figurative) To perceive (something intangible) briefly and incompletely.
- To see or view (someone, or something tangible) briefly and incompletely.
- Chiefly followed by at or upon: to look at briefly and incompletely; to glance.
- (rare) Sometimes followed by out: to provide a brief and incomplete look.
- catch a glimpse of or see briefly
noun
noun
- a flash of light (especially reflected light)
- an appearance of reflected light
- A look of joy or liveliness on one's face.
- A bright, but intermittent or short-lived, appearance of something.
- (countable) An appearance of light, especially one which is indistinct or small, or short-lived.
- An indistinct sign of something; a glimpse or hint.
verb
- to shine with faint or brief light
- shine brightly, like a star or a light
- be shiny, as if wet
- To shine, especially in an indistinct or intermittent manner; to glisten, to glitter.
- (transitive) Chiefly in conjunction with an adverb: to cause (light) to shine.
- (figuratively) To be strongly but briefly apparent.
adv
adj
- not made dim or less bright
- made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
- likely to turn out well in the future
- clear and sharp and ringing
- having lots of light either natural or artificial
- splendid
- characterized by quickness and ease in learning
- having strong or striking color
- emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
- characterized by happiness or gladness
- Of a room or other place: having acoustic qualities that tend to cause much echoing or reverberation of sound, particularly at high frequencies.
- Of the face or eyes, or a smile: showing happiness or hopefulness; cheerful, lively.
- Of a colour: not muted or pale; bold, brilliant, vivid.
- Of climate or weather: not cloudy or gloomy; fair; also, of a period of time, the sky, etc.: characterized by much sunshine and good weather.
- Of a person: lively, vivacious.
- Of light: brilliant, intense.
- Of a substance: clear, transparent; also, pure, unadulterated; (specifically) of wine: free of suspended particles; not cloudy; fine.
- (music) Of a note: slightly sharp.
- In good spirits; happy, optimistic.
- Of a scent or taste: not bland or mild; bold, sharp, strong.
- Of a musical instrument, sound, or a voice: clearly audible; clear, resounding, and often high-pitched.
- Clearly apparent; conspicuous.
- Having a clear, quick intellect; intelligent.
- Glorious; illustrious.
- Of a place: not dark; well-lit.
- Of a scent or taste: having an agreeable balance of sweet and sour, often with associations of coolness, freshness, and sometimes aromaticity.
- (metallurgy) Of a metal object or surface: lacking any protective coating or surface treatment for the prevention of corrosion.
- Of an opportunity or outlook: having a reasonable chance of success; favourable, good.
- Of an object, surface, etc.: reflecting much light; having a high lustre; gleaming, shiny.
- Of an object, surface, etc.: having vivid colour(s); colourful.
- Emitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant.
- (music) Of a rhythm or tempo: lively, upbeat.
- Of a period of history or time: happy, prosperous, successful.
- Of conversation, writing, etc.: imaginative or sparkling with wit; clever, witty.
noun
- (chiefly in the plural) Something (especially a product intended for sale) that has vivid colours or a lustrous appearance.
- A person with a naturalistic worldview with no mystical or supernatural elements.
- (painting) An artist's brush used in acrylic and oil painting with a long ferrule and a flat, somewhat tapering bristle head.
verb
- (transitive, figuratively) Often followed by up: to cause (someone or something) to be bright (in various senses); to brighten; specifically, to make (someone or something) energetic, or happy and optimistic.
- (transitive) Often followed by up: to cast light on (someone or something); to brighten, to illuminate.
- (intransitive, also figuratively) Often followed by up: to become bright (in various senses); to brighten.