Twinkling Meaning in English
word · lemma: twinkle
ˈtwɪŋkəɫɪŋ/, /ˈtwɪŋkɫɪŋ
TWINK-ling
twˈɪŋklɪŋ
TWINK-ling
Definição
A shining with rapid, small flashes of light. It often describes stars in the night sky or anything sparkling or shining quickly.
Uso & Nuances
Most often used for stars, lights, or eyes in poetry or descriptions. Adjective form: 'a twinkling star,' noun: 'in the twinkling of an eye' (very quick). Not used for steady lights.
Spanish: parpadeo - centelleoPortuguese (BR): cintilação - brilhoPortuguese (PT): cintilar - brilhoChinese (Simplified): 闪烁（光芒）Chinese (Traditional): 閃爍（光芒）Hindi: टिमटिमानाArabic: وميضBengali: টিমটিমে - ঝিকিমিকিRussian: мерцающий - сверкающийJapanese: きらめく - 瞬くVietnamese: lấp lánh - nhấp nháyKorean: 반짝이는 - 깜빡이는Turkish: ışıldayan - pırıl pırılUrdu: چمچماتا - جھلملاتاIndonesian: berkelap-kelip - berkilauan
Frases de Exemplo
The stars are twinkling in the sky tonight.
basic
She saw a twinkling light across the lake.
basic
His eyes had a twinkling look.
basic
The city looked magical with all the twinkling lights at night.
natural
He disappeared in the twinkling of an eye.
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She wore a dress covered in twinkling sequins for the party.
natural