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twinkle

[ twing-kuhl ]

verb (used without object)

, twin·kled, twin·kling.
  1. to shine with a flickering gleam of light, as a star or distant light.
  2. to sparkle in the light:

    The diamond on her finger twinkled in the firelight.

  3. (of the eyes) to be bright with amusement, pleasure, etc.
  4. to move flutteringly and quickly, as flashes of light; flit.
  5. Archaic. to wink; blink.


verb (used with object)

, twin·kled, twin·kling.
  1. to emit (light) in intermittent gleams or flashes.
  2. Archaic. to wink (the eyes or eyelids).

noun

  1. a flickering or intermittent brightness or light.
  2. a scintillating brightness in the eyes; sparkle.
  3. the time required for a wink; a twinkling.
  4. Archaic. a wink.

twinkle

/ ˈtwɪŋkəl /

verb

  1. to emit or reflect light in a flickering manner; shine brightly and intermittently; sparkle

    twinkling stars

  2. (of the eyes) to sparkle, esp with amusement or delight
  3. rare.
    to move about quickly
  4. rare.
    also tr to wink (the eyes); blink
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


noun

  1. an intermittent gleam of light; flickering brightness; sparkle or glimmer
  2. an instant
  3. a rare word for wink 1
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈtwinkly, adjective
  • ˈtwinkler, noun
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Other Words From

  • twinkler noun
  • un·twinkled adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of twinkle1

before 900; Middle English twinklen (v.), Old English twinclian; twink, -le
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Word History and Origins

Origin of twinkle1

Old English twinclian ; related to Middle High German zwinken to blink
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Example Sentences

Sometimes, all you need is a bunch of basic twinkle lights to serve traditional uses like tree decorating.

For these cases, consider twinkle lights that operate with a battery pack or a solar panel to ensure that your out-of-reach areas never have to go without light.

If you’re looking to light up a tree, a patio, a garden, or the trim in your home in a unique way, there’s no better option than twinkle lights.

We’ve selected the best twinkle lights and outlined all the key considerations so you can get straight to decorating.

He had more twinkle in his eye that one might expect for a man possessed by planetary demise.

Mr. Twinkle was followed by Jack, who could not help smiling at the dense ignorance displayed by the previous speakers.

The entrance at this moment of five additional members of the club, effectually disposed of Mr. Twinkle's point of order.

Captain Cannon and Mr. Twinkle were in high spirits, and even Mr. Mole looked forward to some excellent sport.

It was observable that Mr. Twinkle trembled violently and could scarcely hold his gun.

He threw himself down in the long grass, while Captain Cannon retired behind the unfortunate Twinkle.

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