twinkling

[ˈtwɪŋklɪŋ]

twinkling Definition

  • 1the action of shining with a flickering gleam of light
  • 2a very short time
  • 3an instant

Using twinkling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "twinkling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The stars were twinkling in the sky.

  • Example

    He disappeared in a twinkling of an eye.

  • Example

    She smiled at him and he was gone in a twinkling.

twinkling Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for twinkling

Phrases with twinkling

  • very quickly, in an instant

    Example

    In a twinkling, she had finished her work and was ready to go home.

  • eyes that are shining with excitement or amusement

    Example

    He looked at her with twinkling eyes and she knew he was up to something.

  • a very short time, an instant

    Example

    The thief took the money and was gone in a twinkling of an eye.

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Summary: twinkling in Brief

The term 'twinkling' [ˈtwɪŋklɪŋ] refers to the action of shining with a flickering gleam of light, exemplified by 'The stars were twinkling in the sky.' It also denotes a very short time or an instant, as in 'He disappeared in a twinkling of an eye.' The phrase 'in a twinkling' means very quickly, while 'twinkling eyes' describes eyes that are shining with excitement or amusement.

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