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squinty

/ˈskwɪn.ti/

Tradução: Descreve olhos parcialmente fechados ou uma pessoa com esses olhos, frequentemente por causa de luz forte, visão ruim ou uma expressão facial habitual.

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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.

  • 🇵🇹Descreve olhos parcialmente fechados ou uma pessoa com esses olhos, frequentemente por causa de luz forte, visão ruim ou uma expressão facial habitual.
  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.

    🇵🇹Semicerrado

    Sinônimos: squint-eyedsquinting

    Antônimos: 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.

    🇵🇹Olhar de soslaio desconfiado ou invejoso

    Sinônimos: distrustfulenviousleerysidelongsuspiciouswary

    Antônimos: candiddirectfrankopenstraightforward

  • squintier comparative form
  • squintiest superlative form