Twinkle Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈtwɪŋkəɫ/

TWING-kuhl

UK

/twˈɪŋkəl/

TWING-kuhl

Definition

To shine with a light that quickly changes from bright to faint or appears to flash on and off. Often used to describe how stars, eyes, or lights look.

Usage & Nuances

'Twinkle' is usually poetic or descriptive, not used for strong or steady lights. Commonly used with 'stars', 'eyes', and in songs like 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star'. Suggests a magical or gentle feeling; not for sudden flashes.

• Spanish: titilar - brillar (débilmente)
• Portuguese (BR): piscar - cintilar - brilhar (suavemente)
• Portuguese (PT): cintilar - piscar - brilhar (suavemente)
• Chinese (Simplified): 闪烁 - 闪耀
• Chinese (Traditional): 閃爍 - 閃耀
• Hindi: टिमटिमाना
• Arabic: يومض - يتلألأ
• Bengali: টিমটিম করা - ঝিলমিল করা
• Russian: мерцать - мигать (слабый свет)
• Japanese: きらめく - またたく
• Vietnamese: lấp lánh
• Korean: 반짝이다
• Turkish: parıldamak - pırıltı
• Urdu: چمکنا - ٹمٹمانا
• Indonesian: berkilau - berkelip

Example Sentences

Her eyes twinkle with happiness.

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I saw a light twinkle on the mountain.

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Did you see her eyes twinkle when she talked about her new job?

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He gave me a twinkle and a wink as he left the room.

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The stars twinkle in the night sky.

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"Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" is a classic children's song.

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