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twinkler

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˈtwɪŋklər/

KK: /ˈtwɪŋklər/

noun
Definition

A person or thing that twinkles or shines with a flickering light.


Example

The stars in the night sky are twinklers that make the darkness beautiful.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see that twinkler in the sky last night?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was so bright and beautiful!
Sloth A
I always love watching the twinklers during clear nights.
Sloth B
Me too! They make everything feel magical.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
winker
glimmer
sparkler
Antonyms
dimmer
fader
blinker
Root Explanation

Twinkler → It is formed from "twinkle" (of uncertain origin, possibly imitative of the sound of light) and "-er" (meaning a person who). The word "twinkler" refers to a person or thing that twinkles or shines with a flickering light.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person or object that makes light 'twinkle' — that's what a 'twinkler' does, shining with a flickering glow.

Visually Confused Words
tinkler
winkle
winker
tinkle
tinker
wrinkle
winklet
twirler
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