twinkling

/ˈtwɪŋkəɫɪŋ/, /ˈtwɪŋkɫɪŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "twinkling"in English

Twinkling

NOUN

a moment so brief it seems to happen almost instantly

bit

flash

heartbeat

instant

jiffy

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Countable

Plural form

twinklings

Examples

She was out the door in a twinkling, eager to start her vacation.

twinkling

ADJECTIVE

emitting a series of small, bright flashes of light

aflicker

flickering

flashing

glimmering

shimmering

Grammatical Information

Composition

present participle adjective

qualitative

Superlative

most twinkling

Comparative

more twinkling

gradable

Examples

The twinkling stars filled the night sky, creating a breathtaking view.

Lexical Tree

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Definition & Meaning of "twinkling"in English

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