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twinkle
noun
verb
A rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
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ˈtwɪŋkl̩
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noun
A rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
noun
Merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
“He had a sparkle in his eye”
verb
Gleam or glow intermittently
“The lights were flashing”
verb
Emit or reflect light in a flickering manner
“Does a constellation twinkle more brightly than a single star?”
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He had a sparkle in his eye
There's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes
The lights were flashing
Does a constellation twinkle more brightly than a single star?
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