The stars twinkled mischievously in the velvety night sky.
Meaning: The stars shone with a flickering light in the dark and mysterious night sky, as if they were playing tricks.
Choice of Words: Twinkled means to shine with a flickering light, like stars in the sky. Mischievously means in a playful or naughty way, like a child playing a trick.
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