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Definition twinkle in British English

twinkle verb

[intransitive] verb
/ˈtwɪŋk(ə)l/
1

if someone's eyes twinkle, they seem to shine because the person is happy or joking

Example

His brown eyes twinkled with amusement.

Synonyms and related words
clear crease creep
2

if lights or stars twinkle, they become brighter then weaker in a way that is not steady or continuous

Example

We could see lights twinkling in the little town below.

Synonyms and related words
shine glow flash
Definition twinkle in British English