1. shone with a flickering or sparkling light
Usage: past tense of twinkle
2. showed amusement or mischief in one’s eyes
Usage: past tense of twinkle; often used with ‘eyes’

Examples

• The stars twinkled brightly in the clear night sky.
• Christmas lights twinkled on the tree in the living room.
• Her eyes twinkled with mischief as she planned the surprise.
• The diamond ring twinkled under the jewelry store lights.
• His eyes twinkled when he told jokes to the children.
• The city lights twinkled far below the airplane.
• Dewdrops twinkled on the grass in the morning sun.