twinkle
to shine with a flickering gleam of light, as a star or distant light.
to sparkle in the light: The diamond on her finger twinkled in the firelight.
(of the eyes) to be bright with amusement, pleasure, etc.
to move flutteringly and quickly, as flashes of light; flit.
Archaic. to wink; blink.
to emit (light) in intermittent gleams or flashes.
Archaic. to wink (the eyes or eyelids).
a flickering or intermittent brightness or light.
a scintillating brightness in the eyes; sparkle.
the time required for a wink; a twinkling.
Archaic. a wink.
Origin of twinkle
1Other words from twinkle
- twinkler, noun
- un·twin·kled, adjective
Words Nearby twinkle
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How to use twinkle in a sentence
Sometimes, all you need is a bunch of basic twinkle lights to serve traditional uses like tree decorating.
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Mr. twinkle was followed by Jack, who could not help smiling at the dense ignorance displayed by the previous speakers.
Jack Harkaway in New York | Bracebridge HemyngThe entrance at this moment of five additional members of the club, effectually disposed of Mr. twinkle's point of order.
Jack Harkaway in New York | Bracebridge HemyngCaptain Cannon and Mr. twinkle were in high spirits, and even Mr. Mole looked forward to some excellent sport.
Jack Harkaway in New York | Bracebridge HemyngIt was observable that Mr. twinkle trembled violently and could scarcely hold his gun.
Jack Harkaway in New York | Bracebridge HemyngHe threw himself down in the long grass, while Captain Cannon retired behind the unfortunate twinkle.
Jack Harkaway in New York | Bracebridge Hemyng
British Dictionary definitions for twinkle
/ (ˈtwɪŋkəl) /
to emit or reflect light in a flickering manner; shine brightly and intermittently; sparkle: twinkling stars
(of the eyes) to sparkle, esp with amusement or delight
rare to move about quickly
(also tr) rare to wink (the eyes); blink
an intermittent gleam of light; flickering brightness; sparkle or glimmer
an instant
a rare word for wink 1
Origin of twinkle
1Derived forms of twinkle
- twinkler, noun
- twinkly, adjective
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