twinkling

twin-kling

adjective

Shining with a light that rapidly brightens and dims repeatedly.

"We admired the twinkling lights of the city."

noun

A very brief moment, or a sparkling, intermittent light.

"It happened in a twinkling of an eye."

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Synonyms: blink of an eye, heartbeat, wink, split second, jiffy, New York minute, trice, flash, instant