twin
kle
Third Person
twinkles
Present Participle
twinkling
Past Tense
twinkled
Past Participle
twinkled
1
to emit a flickering or intermittent light, often creating a shimmering or sparkling effect
- The stars began to twinkle as the night sky darkened.
- Her eyes seemed to twinkle with excitement as she shared the good news.
- The Christmas lights twinkle on the tree, adding a festive glow.
- The fireflies twinkle in the garden, creating a magical atmosphere.
- The distant city lights twinkle like tiny stars on the horizon.
2
to shine with a flickering or sparkling light
- The stars twinkle brightly in the clear night sky.
- She watched the city lights twinkle from her vantage point on the hill.
- The Christmas lights twinkle festively on the tree.
- The water in the fountain seemed to twinkle under the sunlight.
- His eyes seemed to twinkle with excitement as he told the story.
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