Definition of twinkle
Verbs
gleam or glow intermittently
- Type of:
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radiate
cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays
emit or reflect light in a flickering manner
"Does a constellation twinkle more brightly than a single star?"
- Synonyms:
- scintillate, winkle
Nouns
a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
- Synonyms:
- scintillation, sparkling
- Type of:
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alteration, change, modification
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
"there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes"
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verve, vitality
an energetic style
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aspect, expression, face, facial expression, look
the feelings expressed on a person's face
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