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UK
/twˈɪŋklɪŋ/
]
[ US /ˈtwɪŋkəɫɪŋ, ˈtwɪŋkɫɪŋ/ ]
[ US /ˈtwɪŋkəɫɪŋ, ˈtwɪŋkɫɪŋ/ ]
NOUN
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a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
if I had the chance I'd do it in a flash
ADJECTIVE
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shining intermittently with a sparkling light
twinkling stars
How To Use twinkling In A Sentence
- Steven glanced at me, his eyes once again twinkling.
- He had a gentle, kindly manner, twinkling eyes and quick smile, a keen sense of humour and a penetrating wit.
- The laser's optical system would have to overcome the distorting effect of atmospheric turbulence, the variations in pressure and temperature that refract starlight to create the "twinkling" effect in the night sky. Pentagon Loses War to Zap Airborne Laser From Budget
- With white lights twinkling around the street-facing windows, a single red rose on our table and the candle lamp glowing between us, our fondue dinner felt almost romantic.
- It's in all its glory and ready to go back indoors for the tinsel and twinkling lights. The Sun
- Twinkling flashbulbs lit up Centre Court like fireworks in the night when Sampras kissed the trophy once again, his eyes glistening from the tears he had shed moments earlier after he whacked his final service winner to beat Patrick Rafter 6-7 Sampras wins historic Wimbledon title
- Look at yourself. Are your eyes twinkling? Is your heart dancing? Are your lips smiling? If yes, then you are truly enjoying your life. RVM
- These were wild and miserable thoughts; but I cannot describe to you how the eternal twinkling of the stars weighed upon me, and how I listened to every blast of wind, as if it were a dull ugly siroc on its way to consume me. Chapter 17
- Feeling disconnected in a chattering city of twinkling lights. Times, Sunday Times
- They were amazed at the bright twinkling pattern of starlight as it shone through the window.