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   twinkle

   /ˈtwɪŋkl/

   verb

   • 1. (of a star or light, or a shiny object) shine with a gleam that changes constantly from bright to faint: "the lights twinkled in the distance" Similar glittersparkleshineglimmershimmerglintgleamscintillateglistenflickerflashwinkblinkliterary:glisterrare:coruscatefulgurateeffulge
   • ▪ (of a person's eyes) sparkle, especially with amusement: "the smile made her face crease and her eyes twinkle"
   • ▪ smile so that one's eyes sparkle: "‘Aha!’ he said, twinkling at her"
   • 2. (of a person's feet) move lightly and rapidly: "his sandalled 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.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › twinkleTwinkle Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of TWINKLE is to shine with a flickering or sparkling light : scintillate. How to use twinkle in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTWINKLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TWINKLE definition: 1. (of light or a shiny surface) to shine repeatedly strongly then weakly, as if flashing on and…. Learn more.

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

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   If you say that someone's eyes twinkle, you mean that their face expresses good humour or amusement.

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

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   To shine with slight, intermittent gleams, as distant lights or stars; flicker; glimmer. See Synonyms at flash. 2. To be bright or sparkling, as with merriment or delight: eyes that twinkled with joy. 3. To blink or wink the eyes. 4. To move about or to and fro rapidly and gracefully; flit. To emit (light) in slight, intermittent gleams. n. 1.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtwinkle verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of twinkle verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

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   Nov 18, 2024 · twinkle (third-person singular simple present twinkles, present participle twinkling, simple past and past participle twinkled) (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.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › twinkleTwinkle Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   TWINKLE meaning: 1 : a quick, unsteady movement of light a sparkle or flicker of light; 2 : a friendly or happy expression in your eyes

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

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   “Does a constellation twinkle more brightly than a single star?” "Twinkle." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/twinkle. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024. loading examples... Whether you’re a teacher or a learner, Vocabulary.com can put you or your class on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryTWINKLE - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

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    A complete guide to the word "TWINKLE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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

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    TWINKLE meaning: 1. (of light or a shiny surface) to shine repeatedly strongly then weakly, as if flashing on and…. Learn more.