twinkle

verb
UK: /ˈtwɪŋ.kəl/
US: /ˈtwɪŋ.kəl/

  1. To shine with a light that changes rapidly from bright to faint.

    1. Stars twinkle in the night sky.
    2. Her eyes twinkle when she talks about her travels; it's a beautiful thing.

  2. If someone's eyes twinkle, they look bright and express happiness or excitement.

    1. His eyes twinkle with amusement.
    2. The old man's eyes twinkle, as he remembers the days of his youth.

Synonyms

flash glimmer gleam shine sparkle
twinkle noun

  1. A light that shines with a flickering or sparkling quality.

    1. There's a twinkle in her eyes.
    2. I could see the twinkle of distant stars on a clear night during travel.

  2. A brief flash or sparkle, often in the eyes, suggesting amusement or liveliness.

    1. He had a twinkle of mischief.
    2. The comedian had a twinkle in his eye when he delivered the punchline.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "twinkle" in English means: To shine with a light that changes rapidly from bright to faint., If someone's eyes twinkle, they look bright and express happiness or excitement..

The phonetic transcription of "twinkle" is /ˈtwɪŋ.kəl/ in British English and /ˈtwɪŋ.kəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "twinkle": flash, glimmer, gleam, shine, sparkle.

Example usage of "twinkle": "Stars twinkle in the night sky.". More examples on the page.