Pronunciation

/twɪŋkl/

Definitions

• Verb: (v) To闪烁,发光时忽明忽暗; (n)闪烁的光或眼神。 For example: “The star twinkleled brightly in the night sky.”
• Adjective: (adj) Having a bright, intermittent flash or shimmer. For example: “Her eyes had a twinkle when she smiled.”

Phrases

• “Twinkle in her eye” implies mischief or amusement.
• “Twinkling lights” are small, usually decorative lights that appear to be twinkling.
• “Twinkly smile” describes a smile with a playful or flirtatious quality.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “The fireflies twinkled softly in the summer evening.”
• Adjective: “She wore a dress with a sequin top that twinkle-d as she moved.”
• Noun: “The child’s laughter was like a little twinkle in his father’s heart.”

Synonyms

• Sparkle
• Gleam
• Flit
• Dance
• Glint

Antonyms

• Dim
• Glow steadily
• Shine constantly