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twinkle

The word “twinkle” has 2 syllables: twin-kle

It's pronounced as /ˈtwɪŋkəl/

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In the thesaurus, “twinkle” has 51 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for twinkle along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for twinkle

Antonyms for twinkle

Meanings of twinkle

  • noun
    1. A sparkle or glimmer of light.
    2. A sparkle of delight in the eyes.
    3. A flitting movement.
    4. A brief moment; a twinkling.
    5. The female genitalia.
  • verb
    1. (of a source of light) to shine with a flickering light; to glimmer.
    2. (chiefly of eyes) to be bright with delight.
    3. To bat, blink or wink the eyes.
    4. To flit to and fro.

Example Sentences

  • The stars began to twinkle in the night sky.
  • A mischievous twinkle appeared in his eyes.
  • The fairy lights started to twinkle around the garden.
  • Her eyes would twinkle whenever she laughed.
  • The diamond ring seemed to twinkle under the spotlight.

On this page you'll find 58 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to twinkle, such as: New York minute, aeon, age, beam, beat, bedazzle, blaze.

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