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Meaning of twinkle
The primary meaning of the word "twinkle" is to shine with a faint, unsteady light.
Etymology of twinkle
The word "twinkle" has its origins in Old English, derived from the word "twincle", which is related to the word "twine", meaning to twist or turn
Historically, the word has been used to describe the faint, unsteady light of stars, and has since been extended to describe other types of faint or fleeting appearances
Synonyms
sparkle
glitter
glimmer
shine
beam
glow
radiate
flash
flicker
shimmer
shine
dazzle
gleam
glisten
luster
sheen
coruscate
scintillate
wink
blink
flick
flare
flare up
light
illuminate
irradiate
incandesce
luminesce
effulge
resplend
fulgurate
sparkle
glint
glimmering
twinkling
sparkling
shining
beaming
glowing
radiant
luminous
incandescent
Definitions
- To shine with a faint, unsteady light, typically in a way that is attractive or appealing
- To appear briefly, often in a way that is faint or fleeting
- To feel a slight, often pleasant sensation, such as a twinkle in one's eye
Usage Examples
- The stars twinkled in the night sky, like diamonds against the blackness
- Her eyes twinkled with mischief as she planned her surprise party
- The fireflies twinkled in the garden, their lights flashing on and off in the darkness