twinkles
Flickers with light
Twinkles refers to small, intermittent flashes of light, or to instances of eyes sparkling with amusement or mischief: The twinkles of distant stars, the twinkles in her eyes when she teased him.
As a verb form, it describes what stars, lights, or lively eyes do: Her nose twinkles when she laughs.
Tremulous, wavering light
- glimmerFaint, wavering light
- sparkleEmit flashing light
- gleamFaint reflected light
- glintBrief bright reflection
flicker · flash · shine · glow · radiance · luminescence · scintillation · phosphorescence
Playful troublesome behavior
- merrimentLighthearted fun together
- amusementPleased entertainment state
- delightIntense pleasure or satisfaction
- playfulnessLighthearted, frisky spirit
sparkle · gleam · glint · warmth · humor · joy · laughter · knowing look
Luminance from distant suns
- celestialOf the sky above
- constellationNamed pattern of celestial bodies
- night skyDarkness above after sunset
- cosmosOrderly totality of existence
galaxy · nebula · heavens · firmament · stellar · astral · stargazing · nocturnal
Small reflective fabric ornaments
- rhinestonesImitation diamond crystals
- glitterDecorative metallic flecks
- tinselMetallic decorative strips
- spanglesSmall glittering ornaments
confetti · fairy lights · string lights · lamé · crystals · beads · ornaments · embellishments
shimmer
Tremulous, wavering light
glint · flicker · flash · shine · glow · radiance · luminescence · scintillation · phosphorescence · iridescence
mischief
Playful troublesome behavior
- merrimentLighthearted fun together
- amusementPleased entertainment state
- delightIntense pleasure or satisfaction
playfulness · sparkle · gleam · glint · warmth · humor · joy · laughter · knowing look · impish
starlight
Luminance from distant suns
- celestialOf the sky above
- constellationNamed pattern of celestial bodies
- night skyDarkness above after sunset
cosmos · galaxy · nebula · heavens · firmament · stellar · astral · stargazing · nocturnal
sequins
Small reflective fabric ornaments
- rhinestonesImitation diamond crystals
- glitterDecorative metallic flecks
- tinselMetallic decorative strips
spangles · confetti · fairy lights · string lights · lamé · crystals · beads · ornaments · embellishments · foil
twinklesdarkens
Becomes less bright
goes dark · dims · fades · extinguishes · blacks out
- twinkle twinkleClassic children's lullaby opening
- twinkling lightsSmall bulbs that flash intermittently
- twinkling stars
- twinkle toesAgile, graceful mover
- twinkle in one's father's eyeNot yet born or conceived
twinkle, twinkling, twinkled, twinkly, twinkler, twinklings, twinklers