twinkle

(twĭngˈkəl)

1. To shine with slight, intermittent gleams, as distant lights or stars; flicker; glimmer. See Synonyms at flash.
2. To be bright or sparkling, as with merriment or delight: eyes that twinkled with joy.
3. To blink or wink the eyes. See Synonyms at blink.
4. To move about or to and fro rapidly and gracefully; flit.

1. A slight, intermittent gleam of light; a sparkling flash; a glimmer.
2. A sparkle of merriment or delight in the eye.
3. A brief interval; a twinkling.
4. A rapid to-and-fro movement.

Related Forms:

• twinˈkler noun

• twinkˈly adjective