twinkly

Describes something that shines with a flickering or sparkling light, often used to describe eyes or stars.

• 🇫🇷Décrit quelque chose qui brille d'une lumière scintillante ou étincelante, souvent utilisé pour les yeux ou les étoiles.

1. Sparkling or shining with light B1 informal

   Characterized by a gentle, intermittent, or playful light; often used to describe stars or eyes.

   • The twinkly stars lit up the night sky.
   • Her twinkly eyes showed her joy and excitement.
   • The Christmas lights looked twinkly and festive.

   🇫🇷Scintillant

   Synonymes: flickeringgleamingglimmeringglintingglisteningglitteringscintillatingsparklingtwinkling

2. Cheerful and optimistic B2 informal

   Having a happy, bright, and optimistic demeanor, often reflected in one's expression.

   • He had a twinkly smile that made everyone feel welcome.
   • Her twinkly personality brightened the room.
   • The old man's twinkly eyes suggested a lifetime of happy memories.

   🇫🇷pétillant, rayonnant

   Synonymes: beamingbrightcheerfuloptimisticradiantsparklingsunny

• twinklier comparative form
• twinkliest superlative form