1. a brief moment; an instant
Usage: often used in the phrase ‘in a twinkling’
2. the act of shining with a flickering light

1. shining with a flickering or sparkling light

Examples

• The stars were twinkling brightly in the clear night sky.
• She finished her homework in a twinkling.
• The twinkling lights on the Christmas tree created a magical atmosphere.
• His eyes had a twinkling quality when he smiled.
• The twinkling of the candles made the room feel cozy.
• In the twinkling of an eye, the magician made the rabbit disappear.
• The twinkling water reflected the moonlight beautifully.