Twinkles Meaning in English
word · lemma: twinkle
ˈtwɪŋkəɫz
TWIN-kuhlz
twˈɪŋkəlz
twin-Kuhlz
Definition
To shine with quick, small flashes of light; often used for stars or eyes when they appear to shine brightly.
Usage & Nuances
More poetic or vivid than 'shines.' Commonly used with 'stars,' 'eyes,' 'lights.' Can be literal (real light) or figurative (joy, mischief). Not typically used for large, steady lights.
Spanish: titila - parpadea (luz)Portuguese (BR): pisca - cintilaPortuguese (PT): pisca - cintilaChinese (Simplified): 闪烁Chinese (Traditional): 閃爍Hindi: ठिठोली करता है - चमकता हैArabic: يومض - يبرقBengali: ঝলমল করে - টিমটিম করেRussian: мерцает - искритсяJapanese: きらめく - またたくVietnamese: lấp lánh - nhấp nháyKorean: 반짝이다 - 반짝반짝하다Turkish: parıldamak - pırıldamakUrdu: جھلملانا - چمکنا (ہلکی روشنی سے)Indonesian: berkelap-kelip - berkilau
Example Sentences
The star twinkles in the night sky.
basic
Her eyes twinkle when she smiles.
basic
The Christmas lights twinkle on the tree.
basic
He always twinkles with mischief before telling a joke.
natural
The city skyline twinkles at night from afar.
natural
A little smile twinkles on her lips when she hears good news.
natural