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squinty

/ˈskwɪn.ti/

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adjective

C1formalcommon/ˈskwɪn.ti/

Describes eyes that are partly closed, or a person with such eyes, often due to bright light, poor vision, or a habitual expression.

  • 🇷🇺Описывает глаза, которые частично закрыты, или человека с такими глазами, часто из-за яркого света, плохого зрения или привычного выражения лица.
  1. Characterized by squinting B2 informal

    Having eyes that are partly closed, often due to bright light, poor vision, or a habitual expression.

    • He had a squinty look as he tried to read the small print.
    • The bright sun made her squinty as she walked outside.
    • His squinty eyes gave him a perpetually suspicious appearance.

    🇷🇺Прищуренный

    Synonyms: squint-eyedsquinting

    Antonyms: open-eyed

  2. Suspicious or envious glance C1 informal

    A sideways or narrowed look that suggests doubt, suspicion, or envy.

    • She gave him a squinty look when he made that claim.
    • The child watched the new toy with a squinty, envious gaze.
    • He cast a squinty glance at the competitor's success.

    🇷🇺Подозрительный или завистливый взгляд

    Synonyms: distrustfulenviousleerysidelongsuspiciouswary

    Antonyms: candiddirectfrankopenstraightforward

  • squintier comparative form
  • squintiest superlative form