"Twinkles" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Twinkles" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Twinkles" Meaning
Twinkles can refer to:
1. A sparkle or flash of light, usually from a small star or a sparkler.
2. The stars in the sky, particularly when seen as a bright patch due to the twinkling effect caused by the Earth's atmosphere.
3. A playful or lively quality, often used to describe something or someone that is charming or attractive.
4. In baseball, a spark on the ball made by the stitching when it is hit with the bat, indicating that the ball has been hit.
The term "twinkle" is often used to describe something that sparkles or shines with small, brief flashes of light.
"Twinkles" Examples
Twinkles Usage Examples
She loved watching the twinkles in her children's eyes when they listened to the teacher's jokes.
The fireworks exploded into a vortex of twinkles that lit up the night sky.
The ice formed twinkle lights on the windowpane when it froze.
She wore twinkles on her dress that caught everyone's attention at the party.
The astronomer gazed up at the stars, watching in wonder at the twinkles of distant light.
"Twinkles" Similar Words
Twinged
Twinges
Slight pains or sensations, often brief and recurring, usually felt in a particular part of the body, such as a "twinge of pain" or a "twinge of regret."
Twining
Twinings
Twinking
To twinkle means to shine with a flickering, sparkling light, especially in a way that is attractive or magical. It can also mean to shine with energy or enthusiasm.
Twinkle
Twinkled
Twinkling
Shining with a faint, sparkling light; or giving a brief, joyful, or lively impression.<br><br>Example: The twinkling stars in the night sky were a beautiful sight.
Twinned
Twinning
The term "twinning" can have multiple meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here are a few common interpretations:<br><br>1. <strong>Identical birth</strong>: A twinning refers to the birth of two babies from the same pregnancy at the same time, also known as a multiple birth like dicephalic parapagus twins.<br><br>2. <strong>Sister cities</strong>: Twinning is often used to describe a formal or unofficial link between different cities, especially in Europe. Cities may "twin" each other in an effort to promote cultural and economic ties between their local populations.<br><br>3. <strong>Gemstones: Artist jewelry</strong>: Jeweler Sharon Massey-Cooper uses the term to describe two polished gemstones set close together but not connected so resembles a matching pair of jewelry pieces usually with different birthstones or engagement ring. These pieces often fit a specific detailed picture.
Twins
Twinset
Twire
Twirl
Twirled