verbπShare(of a source of light) to shine with a flickering light; to glimmer"We could see the lights of the village twinkling in the distance."appearanceenergynatureastronomyweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(chiefly of eyes) to be bright with delight"His shrewd little eyes twinkled roguishly."appearancebodysensationhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bat, blink or wink the eyes"The little boy was twinkling his eyes at his mom, hoping she'd give him a cookie. "physiologybodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flit to and fro"The hummingbird was twinkling around the feeder, trying to find an open spot to drink. "actionnatureappearanceenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareSparkling intermittently."The twinkling Christmas lights made the living room feel cozy and festive. "appearancenatureastronomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA shining with fast intermittent light."The Christmas tree's twinkling captivated the children. "appearancenatureenergyphenomenaastronomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA very short period, notionally the time it takes to blink the eyes."The housework was done in a twinkling."timeperiodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
