twinkle
/twˈɪŋkʌl/
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Definitions
Noun
a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
Noun
merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance; "he had a sparkle in his eye"; "there''s a perpetual twinkle in his eyes"
Verb
gleam or glow intermittently; "The lights were flashing"
Verb
emit or reflect light in a flickering manner; "Does a constellation twinkle more brightly than a single star?"
Synonyms
More General Terms
alteration
aspect
beam
change
expression
face
facial expression
look
modification
radiate
shine
verve
vitality