1. shines with a flickering or sparkling light
Usage: third person singular present
2. shows amusement or mischief in one’s eyes
Usage: third person singular present

1. brief flashes or sparkles of light
Usage: plural

Examples

• The star twinkles brightly in the night sky.
• Her grandmother’s eyes twinkle when she tells stories.
• The diamond twinkles under the jewelry store lights.
• His eyes twinkle with mischief before he plays a prank.
• The city lights create beautiful twinkles on the water.
• She noticed the twinkles of frost on the morning grass.
• The Christmas tree twinkles with colorful lights.