twinklier

Shining more brightly

Twinklier is the comparative form of twinkly—more inclined to twinkle or sparkle.

Eyes can be twinklier than usual when someone is amused or mischievous: Her eyes grew twinklier as she told the joke.

Christmas lights, stars, or anything that glimmers can be twinklier than something else.

lightquality

sparklier

More brilliantly reflective

dazzling · flashing · winking · dancing · shimmering · gleaming · coruscating · bedazzling · iridescent · lambent

eyes

merrier

More full of joy

mirthful · playful · impish · mischievous · knowing · coy · flirtatious · teasing · cheerful · gleeful

stars

celestial

Of the sky above

heavenly · nightsky · constellated · glimmering · shimmering · distant · brilliant · pinpoint · scattered · countless

festive

glitterier

More covered in sparkles

ornamental · decorated · bejeweled · sequined · tinsel · garland · holiday · Christmas · celebratory · magical

Opposites
light quality

twinklierduller

More lacking in edge

steadier · dimmer · flatter · matte · darker

expressiveness/liveliness

twinklierduller

More lacking in edge

deader · flatter · blanker · glassier · stonier

Phrases
Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G