twinkle (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: [ˈtwɪŋkl̩]
Definition
To shine with a light that flickers or flashes on and off rapidly.
Examples
The distant city lights twinkled like fallen stars.
Her eyes twinkled with amusement when she heard the joke.
The Christmas tree lights twinkled merrily, casting a warm glow.
How to Use twinkle
- twinkle in one's eye (idiom)
- To have a look in your eyes that shows you are amused, happy, or planning something playful. — "The old man had a twinkle in his eye as he recounted his youthful adventures."
- twinkle of hope (collocation)
- A small sign or indication that something good might happen. — "Despite the bad news, there was a twinkle of hope that a solution could be found."
- twinkle of recognition (collocation)
- A brief flash in someone's eyes that shows they have suddenly remembered or understood something. — "When I mentioned his hometown, I saw a twinkle of recognition in his eyes."
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