twinkle

Meanings

• Noun

  A small, bright, intermittent light, especially as produced by the twinkling of stars.

  - "The night sky was filled with twinkling stars."
  - "The fireflies produced a twinkle effect in the garden."
  - "The Christmas lights twinkled merrily."

• Verb

  To shine intermittently, like a star.

  - "The old lighthouse twinkled to guide sailors."
  - "The fairy lights in the tree twinkled all night long."
  - "The stars in the night sky twinkled brightly."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtwɪŋkl̩/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

glimmer , scintillate , sparkle , wink

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with twinkle
tinkle , wrinkle , minkle , winkle

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Variants

List of all variants of twinkle that leads to same result
twinkle , twinkled , twinkler , twinklers , twinkles , twinkling , twinklier , twinkly , twinliest , a twinkle in her eye , a twinkle in his eye , a twinkle in one's eye , a twinkle in their eye , in the twinkle of an eye , in the twinkle/twinkling of an eye , in the twinkling of an eye

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Etymology

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Old English twinklan, from twinkelan, to twinkle, from twinkel, a twinkle, probably imitative.

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Trivia

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1. The twinkling effect of stars is caused by the refraction of light through the Earth's atmosphere.

2. The word 'twinkle' is first recorded in English in the 14th century.

3. Twinkle is often used as a name for girls and is derived from the Old English word twinkelan, meaning 'to twinkle'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Star: Twinkle is closely related to the concept of a star, as the intermittent light produced by stars is what gives the term its meaning.

2. Night sky: Twinkle is often used to describe the night sky, particularly when referring to the twinkling of stars.

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Culture

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Twinkle is often used metaphorically to describe something that is charming, delightful, or full of wonder. It has been used in literature, music, and art to convey a sense of magic and enchantment. For instance, in poetry, twinkle can be used to describe the shimmering effect of the stars or the gentle flicker of a candle.

How to Memorize "twinkle"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize twinkle, visualize a clear night sky filled with twinkling stars.
   - Imagine a firefly in your hand, and imagine it twinkling as you gently move it around.

2. associate
   

   - Associate twinkle with the night sky, stars, and fireflies.
   - Think of the word 'magical' when you see or hear the word 'twinkle'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star' to remember the meaning of the word.
   - Create a mental image of a twinkling star to help you remember the definition.

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