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twinkle
[twing-kuhl]
verb (used without object)
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.
verb (used with object)
to emit (light) in intermittent gleams or flashes.
Archaic., to wink (the eyes or eyelids).
noun
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.
twinkle
/ ˈtwɪŋkəl /
verb
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
rare, (also tr) to wink (the eyes); blink
noun
an intermittent gleam of light; flickering brightness; sparkle or glimmer
an instant
a rare word for wink 1
Other Word Forms
- twinkler noun
- untwinkled adjective
- twinkly adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of twinkle1
Example Sentences
It’s so bright, that nearby walkways will glow red and green and twinkle along with the playful piece of mid-’60s architecture.
The sky is an aurora of reds, oranges, and violets, dotted with infinite batches of twinkling stars.
“My dear Penny,” she said, eyes twinkling, “I hope you are not afraid of heights.”
Yet there was something about the twinkle in Mrs. Apple’s eye that looked perfectly well.
There was a teasing twinkle in Miss Mortimer’s eye, but she was intent on securing Penelope’s sworn promise.
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