winkingly

Meanings

• Adjective

  Expressing a secretive or playful glance or gesture, especially as a way of conveying a hidden message or amusement.

  - "He gave me a winkling look, signaling that we were about to pull a prank."
  - "The detective's winkling expression gave away the location of the hidden treasure."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with winkingly
blinkingly , inkingly , linkingly

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Homophones

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1. winking (en) : The act of winking.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of winkingly that leads to same result
wink , winked , winking , winks , wink at , winked at , winking at , winks at

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Etymology

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From 'wink' + '-ingly'. The 'wink' is a quick closing and reopening of the eye as a signal or expression.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'winkingly' first appeared in print in the late 15th century.

2. In some cultures, winking is considered a sign of disrespect or a challenge.

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Related Concepts

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1. secretive: Related to keeping information hidden from others.

2. playful: Related to amusement and light-heartedness.

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Culture

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In literature, winkingly is often used to convey a sense of mischief or secrecy. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, Polonius uses the phrase 'winking-school' to describe the secretive behavior of his son, Laertes.

How to Memorize "winkingly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone making a quick, secretive glance or gesture.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the act of winking.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Winkingly is a way of looking and smiling secretly.'

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