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TWINKLING: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for TWINKLING?

Need another word that means the same as “twinkling”? Find 8 synonyms and 30 related words for “twinkling” in this overview.

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Twinkling as a Noun
Definitions of "Twinkling" as a noun
Synonyms of "Twinkling" as a noun (8 Words)
Associations of "Twinkling" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Twinkling” are: blink of an eye, flash, heartbeat, instant, jiffy, split second, trice, wink

Twinkling as a Noun

Definitions of "Twinkling" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “twinkling” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat.

Synonyms of "Twinkling" as a noun (8 Words)

blink of an eye	A reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly.
flash	A newsflash. Flap wheels are ideal for grinding off fibreglass flash.
heartbeat	The pulsation of the heart. His heartbeat* quickened as Rose approached.*
instant	Instant coffee. Come here this instant.
jiffy	A very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat. We ll be back in a jiffy.
split second	An opening made forcibly as by pulling apart.
trice	A very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat.
wink	An act of winking. Barney gave him a knowing wink.

Associations of "Twinkling" (30 Words)

approvingly	In a manner resulting from or revealing approval. Several heads nodded approvingly* at this concept.*
blink	Force to go away by blinking. She blinked away her tears.
blinking	Used to express annoyance. I ll sign off however I blinking* well like.*
eye	The region of the face surrounding the eyes. He has an artist s eye.
eyelid	Either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye.
finery	Elaborate or showy attire and accessories. Officers in their blue gold and scarlet finery.
flicker	(of a flame) burn fitfully, alternately flaring up and dying down. The flicker* of a candle flame caught our eyes.*
flickering	Shining unsteadily. The flickering* flames cast long shadows.*
freshen	(of wind) become stronger and colder. The westerly wind freshened and howled dismally.
glimmer	Shine faintly with a wavering light. There is one glimmer* of hope for Becky.*
glint	A small flash of light, especially a reflected one. His eyes glinted angrily.
glistening	Shining with a sparkling light. Glistening bodies of swimmers.
grin	Express with a broad smile. A silly grin.
instant	Instant coffee. For an instant* the moon disappeared.*
jewel	A person who is as brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry. Jeweled dresses.
laugh	A facial expression characteristic of a person laughing. She gave a loud silly laugh.
mischievous	(of an action or statement) causing or intended to cause harm or trouble. Mischievous rumors and falsehoods.
moment	The n th moment of a distribution is the expected value of the n th power of the deviations from a fixed value. I was waiting for the right moment* to tell him.*
nod	Signify or express greeting assent or understanding by nodding. The flowers were nodding in the breeze.
polish	Improve or perfect by pruning or polishing. Polish my shoes.
shine	Make a surface shine. His talent shines.
shiny	Having a shiny surface or coating. Shiny black patents.
smile	Express with a smile. He smiled at Shelley.
smiling	Smiling with happiness or optimism Lewis Carroll. It s nice to see everyone s smiling* faces.*
spark	Produce sparks at the point where an electric circuit is interrupted. There was a spark* of light.*
sparkle	Shine brightly with flashes of light. Unquarried marble sparkled on the hillside.
sparkling	Lively and witty. Sparkling water.
trigger	Release or pull the trigger on. People ask how much I weigh but I won t talk about numbers because I know that triggers me.
twinkle	(of a star or light, or a shiny object) shine with a gleam that changes constantly from bright to faint. She looked at me with a grin and a twinkle* in her eye.*
wink	Signal by winking. Barney gave him a knowing wink.