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twinkling

 

[ ˈtwɪŋklɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

stars

Shine with a gleam that changes constantly; twinkle

Synonyms

glimmer, glitter, sparkle

Examples of usage

  • The stars were twinkling in the night sky.
  • The fairy lights twinkled in the darkness.
Context #2 | Noun

eyes

To shine with a flickering light; flicker

Synonyms

glimmer, glow, sparkle

Examples of usage

  • Her eyes were twinkling with mischief.
  • The Christmas lights twinkled in the windows.

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

Word origin

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.