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twinkle

[ˈtwɪŋkl]

twinkle Definition

  • 1shine with a gleam that varies repeatedly between bright and faint
  • 2a brief or slight manifestation or occurrence of a quality or feeling

Using twinkle: Examples

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

  • Example

    The stars twinkled in the night sky.

  • Example

    Her eyes twinkled with amusement.

  • Example

    The diamond on her finger twinkled in the sunlight.

  • Example

    The lights on the Christmas tree twinkle brightly.

twinkle Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for twinkle

Phrases with twinkle

  • twinkle in someone's eye

    a phrase used to describe a person's expression when they are happy or excited about something

    Example

    When she talked about her new job, you could see the twinkle in her eye.

  • a nickname given to someone who is light on their feet or dances gracefully

    Example

    She was known as twinkle toes because of her elegant dance moves.

  • twinkle, twinkle, little star

    a popular nursery rhyme

    Example

    Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are.

Origins of twinkle

from Middle English 'twinklen', frequentative of 'twinken', meaning 'to wink'

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Summary: twinkle in Brief

The verb 'twinkle' [ˈtwɪŋkl] means to shine with a gleam that varies repeatedly between bright and faint. It can also refer to a brief or slight manifestation or occurrence of a quality or feeling. Examples include 'The stars twinkled in the night sky' and 'Her eyes twinkled with amusement.' The phrase 'twinkle in someone's eye' describes a person's expression when they are happy or excited about something.

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