Refers to a sparkling or twinkling light, often with a poetic or emotional nuance. Can be used literally for light reflections or figuratively for brilliance or charm.
The twinkling of the stars in the night sky is beautiful.
There was a special sparkle in her eyes.
Kanji form using standard okurigana. Less common than kana, but still encountered.
Katakana form; sometimes used for stylistic effect, but not a standard spelling.
Irregular okurigana usage; the standard okurigana is 煌めき.
Derived from the verb きらめく (to glitter, sparkle), which is of mimetic origin, imitating the sound or appearance of sparkling light.