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   Twin·kle

   /ˈtwiNGk(ə)l/

   

   verb

   • 1. (of a star or light, or a shiny object) shine with a gleam that varies repeatedly between bright and faint: "the lights twinkled in the distance" Similar glittersparkleshineglimmershimmerglintgleamscintillateglistenflickerflashwinkblinkliterary:glisterrare:coruscatefulgurateeffulge
   • ▪ (of a person's eyes) sparkle, especially with amusement.
   • ▪ smile so that one's eyes sparkle: "“Aha!” he said, twinkling at her"
   • ▪ (of a person's feet) move lightly and rapidly: "his sandaled feet twinkled over the ground" Similar run lightlydartdanceskipflitglide

   noun

   • 1. a sparkle or gleam in a person's eyes: "she looked at me with a grin and a twinkle in her eye"
   • ▪ a light which appears continually to grow brighter and fainter: "the distant twinkle of the lights"

   Word Origin Old Englishtwinclian (verb), of Germanic origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. twinkler noun
   • 2. twinkly adjective

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTWINKLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · 1. verb. If a star or a light twinkles, it shines with an unsteady light which rapidly and constantly changes from bright to faint . At night, lights twinkle in distant villages across the valleys. [VERB] ...a band of twinkling diamonds. [VERB -ing] Synonyms: sparkle, flash, shine, glitter More Synonyms of twinkle.

3. www.thefreedictionary.com › twinkleTwinkle - definition of twinkle by The Free Dictionary

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   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. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › twinkletwinkle - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Oct 28, 2023 · (of a source of light) To shine with a flickering light; to glimmer . We could see the lights of the village twinkling in the distance. (chiefly of eyes) To be bright with delight . Synonym: sparkle. His shrewd little eyes twinkled roguishly. To bat, blink or wink the eyes . To flit to and fro . Synonyms [ edit] glimmer. scintillate. wink.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › twinkleTwinkle Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Twinkle definition, to shine with a flickering gleam of light, as a star or distant light. See more.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishTWINKLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   TWINKLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary. Meaning of twinkle – Learner’s Dictionary. twinkle. verb [ I ] uk / ˈtwɪŋkl / us. twinkle verb [I] (LIGHT) Add to word list. If light twinkles, it shines and seems to be quickly flashing on and off: The lights of the town twinkled in the distance. twinkle verb [I] (EYES)

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › twinkleTwinkle - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   noun. a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash. synonyms: scintillation, sparkling. see more. noun. merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance. “there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes”. synonyms: light, spark, sparkle. see more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTWINKLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   twinkle. noun [ S ] us / ˈtwɪŋ.k ə l / uk / ˈtwɪŋ.k ə l /. an act of twinkling: the twinkle of the stars / lights / diamonds. He was holding the phone with a mischievous twinkle in his eye (= expression of amusement). SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.