Glisten and Winkle

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Glisten verb - To shoot forth bursts of light.

Usage example: this seemingly dull opal really glistens in full light

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Winkle and glisten are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Winkle" instead a verb "Glisten".

Nearby Words: glistening, glistened

Winkle verb - To shoot forth bursts of light.

Usage example: under a canopy of winkling stars, the campers bedded down for the night

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Glisten and winkle are semantically related. You can use "Glisten" instead a verb "Winkle".

Nearby Words: winkling, winkled

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