What does twinkle mean?
Twinkle means (of a source of light) To shine with a flickering light; to glimmer..
Twinkle
/ˈtwɪŋ.kəl/ · verb
Meaning
(of a source of light) To shine with a flickering light; to glimmer..
Definitions by Sense
- (of a source of light) To shine with a flickering light; to glimmer.
- (chiefly of eyes) To be bright with delight.
- To bat, blink or wink the eyes.
- To flit to and fro.
- A sparkle or glimmer of light.
- A sparkle of delight in the eyes.
- A flitting movement.
- (colloquial) A brief moment; a twinkling.
Example Sentences
We could see the lights of the village twinkling in the distance.
These stars do not twinkle when viewed through telescopes that have large apertures.
The western sky twinkled with stars.
As the train rumbled slowly over the Forth Bridge, the western sky was aflame with a particularly gorgeous sunset, and lights were twinkling from the small craft riding at anchor on the calm waters of the firth.
His shrewd little eyes twinkled roguishly.
She smiled and gave a little nod and twinkled her eyes[…]
The Owl Fell a Moping and Twinkling.
A butterfly twinkled among the vines[…]
Synonyms for twinkle
Antonyms for twinkle
Related Words
Word Forms
- twinkles
- twinkling
- twinkled
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for twinkle?
Common synonyms include flicker, fulgurate, glimmer, scintillate.
What is the opposite of twinkle?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use twinkle in a sentence?
We could see the lights of the village twinkling in the distance.
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