Smile and Twinkle

Smile

Smile verb - To express an emotion (as amusement) by curving the lips upward.

Twinkle and smile are semantically related. in grin topic. In some cases you can use "Twinkle" instead the word "Smile" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: smiling, smilingly, smiled, smiley

Twinkle

Twinkle verb - To shine with light at regular intervals.
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Synonyms for Twinkle

Smile and twinkle are semantically related. You can use "Smile" instead a verb "Twinkle".

Nearby Words: twinkling, twinkled

How words are described

small small smile small twinkle
little little smile little twinkle
tiny tiny smile tiny twinkle
slight slight smile slight twinkle
Other adjectives: happy.

Common collocations

thanks smile thanks twinkle thanks
way smile way twinkle way

Both words in one sentence

  • There was no benign smile upon Dumbledore’s face, no twinkle in the eyes behind the spectacles.
  • For certain characters it involves a clenched fist of determination and a smile, showing teeth so white and spotless that they twinkle, sporting the combination of a tiny Lens Flare and an Audible Gleam.
    Source: Twinkle Smile
  • Eccentric Mentor There was no benign smile upon Dumbledore's face, no twinkle in the eyes behind the spectacles.
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