Twinkle
/ˈtwɪŋkl/verb
Shine with a gleaming light that changes constantly.
The stars are twinkling in the night sky.
Often appears as...
- twinkle in the night
- twinkle in the sky
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Constantly Changing
Use 'twinkle' for lights that change brightness rapidly, like stars or reflections.
The necklace seemed to twinkle under the store lights.
Pro Tip 2/2Natural Phenomena
'Twinkle' often describes natural light sources, not electronic or artificial ones.
Fireflies twinkle as they fly through the summer garden.
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