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TWINKLE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Twinkle.

How to pronounce twinkle:

US

Twinkle - as a noun

A rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scintillation15sparkling16

Merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance

Example: "He had a sparkle in his eye"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
light9spark11sparkle13

Twinkle - as a verb

Gleam or glow intermittently

Example: "The lights were flashing"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blink11flash11wink11winkle13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
radiate8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Emit or reflect light in a flickering manner

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scintillate13winkle13

Example Sentences

"The stars twinkle in the night sky."
"Her eyes twinkled with excitement."
"The fairy lights twinkle on the Christmas tree."
"The candles on the cake twinkle as we sing 'Happy Birthday'."
"The reflection of the moon twinkles on the water."
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Word Game Points

Is TWINKLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, twinkle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TWINKLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is TWINKLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, twinkle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TWINKLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is TWINKLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, twinkle is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TWINKLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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