Dictionary Check: twinkle

"twinkle" is a valid word!

Scrabble 14 points
Words with Friends 16 points

Definition

noun

a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash

noun

merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance

Example: "he had a sparkle in his eye"
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verb

gleam or glow intermittently

Example: "The lights were flashing"
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verb

emit or reflect light in a flickering manner

Example: "Does a constellation twinkle more brightly than a single star?"
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