Twinkling: meaning, definitions and examples
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twinkling
[ ˈtwɪŋklɪŋ ]
stars
Shine with a gleam that changes constantly; twinkle
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The stars were twinkling in the night sky.
- The fairy lights twinkled in the darkness.
Translations
Translations of the word "twinkling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cintilação
🇮🇳 टिमटिमाना
🇩🇪 funkelnd
🇮🇩 berkelap-kelip
🇺🇦 мерехтіння
🇵🇱 migotanie
🇯🇵 きらめき (kirameki)
🇫🇷 scintillement
🇪🇸 centelleo
🇹🇷 parıldama
🇰🇷 반짝임 (banjjagim)
🇸🇦 تألق
🇨🇿 třpyt
🇸🇰 trblietanie
🇨🇳 闪烁 (shǎnshuò)
🇸🇮 svetlikanje
🇮🇸 glitrun
🇰🇿 жарқырау
🇬🇪 მოელვარე
🇦🇿 parıldama
🇲🇽 centelleo
Etymology
The word 'twinkling' comes from the Middle English word 'twinklen', which means 'to wink'. It has been used to describe the flickering or shining of lights since the 14th century. The association with stars and eyes has made it a popular word to describe the sparkling or gleaming of light.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,358, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 17355 topping
- 17356 banding
- 17357 rearranged
- 17358 twinkling
- 17359 merciless
- 17360 permissions
- 17361 vetoed
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