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twinkle
[ twing-kuhl ]
verb (used without object)
- to shine with a flickering gleam of light, as a star or distant light.
- to sparkle in the light:
The diamond on her finger twinkled in the firelight.
- (of the eyes) to be bright with amusement, pleasure, etc.
- to move flutteringly and quickly, as flashes of light; flit.
- Archaic. to wink; blink.
verb (used with object)
- to emit (light) in intermittent gleams or flashes.
- Archaic. to wink (the eyes or eyelids).
noun
- a flickering or intermittent brightness or light.
- a scintillating brightness in the eyes; sparkle.
- the time required for a wink; a twinkling.
- Archaic. a wink.
twinkle
/ ˈtwɪŋkəl /
verb
- to emit or reflect light in a flickering manner; shine brightly and intermittently; sparkle
twinkling stars
- (of the eyes) to sparkle, esp with amusement or delight
- rare.to move about quickly
- rare.also tr to wink (the eyes); blink
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Derived Forms
- ˈtwinkly, adjective
- ˈtwinkler, noun
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Other Words From
- twinkler noun
- un·twinkled adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of twinkle1
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Example Sentences
Mr. Twinkle was followed by Jack, who could not help smiling at the dense ignorance displayed by the previous speakers.
The entrance at this moment of five additional members of the club, effectually disposed of Mr. Twinkle's point of order.
Captain Cannon and Mr. Twinkle were in high spirits, and even Mr. Mole looked forward to some excellent sport.
It was observable that Mr. Twinkle trembled violently and could scarcely hold his gun.
He threw himself down in the long grass, while Captain Cannon retired behind the unfortunate Twinkle.
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