Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

twinkle

verb
/ˈtwɪŋ.kəl/
Definition
To shine with a flickering or shimmering light.
Examples
  • The stars twinkle brightly in the night sky.
  • She watched the lights twinkle on the water’s surface.
  • His eyes began to twinkle with excitement.
Meaning
Twinkling refers to the way light shines and flickers, often used to describe stars or lights that appear to sparkle.
Synonyms
  • sparkle
  • glimmer
  • shine
  • flicker
  • glint