softblink
verbUK /ˈsɒft.blɪŋk/
US /ˈsɔft.blɪŋk/
To close your eyes gently and slowly for a moment.
She gave a softblink when the bright sun hit her face.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A slow, gentle flash of light.
The lighthouse gave a softblink across the dark water.
3. To show a quiet, kind feeling with your eyes.
He softblinked at the baby to make her smile.
4. A brief, calm pause in a computer screen's glow.
The screen did a softblink before the picture appeared.