twinkle meaning and definition

TWINKLE noun

Definition of twinkle (noun)

1. a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
   • synonyms: scintillation, sparkling
2. 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"
   • synonyms: light, spark, sparkle

TWINKLE verb

Definition of twinkle (verb)

1. gleam or glow intermittently
   • "The lights were flashing"
   • synonyms: blink, flash, wink, winkle
2. emit or reflect light in a flickering manner
   • "Does a constellation twinkle more brightly than a single star?"
   • synonyms: scintillate, winkle