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Twinkling

/ˈtwɪŋklɪŋ/ · adjective

Meaning

Sparkling intermittently..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Sparkling intermittently.
  2. present participle and gerund of twinkle
  3. A shining with fast intermittent light.
  4. A very short period, notionally the time it takes to blink the eyes.

Example Sentences

The housework was done in a twinkling.

Synonyms for twinkling

atwinkleblinkingstrobingblink of an eyeeyeblinktwinklebat of an eyebitcrackflashglimpsehalf a moinstantjiffjiffyjotminutemomomentNew York minuteNew York secondno timesecsecondspansplit-secondspurtstoundticktrice

Antonyms for twinkling

Related Words

winkbrightflashtriceblink of an eyejiffyinstantnew york minutesplit secondtwinklesomemicaciousglitteringsparklingscintillatingsparklyscintillescentshimmeryflickeringscintillantglitterand

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does twinkling mean?

Twinkling means Sparkling intermittently..

What is a synonym for twinkling?

Common synonyms include atwinkle, blinking, strobing, blink of an eye.

What is the opposite of twinkling?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use twinkling in a sentence?

The housework was done in a twinkling.

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