sparkling

American  

[spahrk-ling] / ˈspɑrk lɪŋ /

adjective

1. shining with flashing points or gleams of reflected light, as the ocean or a faceted gemstone.

2. (of liquids) effervescent; carbonated; fizzy.

   sparkling water.

3. brilliant, lively, or vivacious.

   sparkling conversation.

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Etymology

Origin of sparkling

First recorded in 1350–1400; sparkl(e) ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

In sparkling form, full-back Hendy was also instrumental in the Saints' second try, running a beautiful loop to isolate defenders, before offloading to Ramm who eventually fed Coles for another superb attacking score.

From BBC

If you’re going to throw a New Year’s Eve party, I suggest that you have a fabulous seated dinner with sparkling conversation, great wines, great champagne and you watch the ball drop—that’s it.

From The Wall Street Journal

Each of these resorts has an undersea restaurant, where travelers can sip sparkling wine and eat crab and caviar as Rainbowfish flit by, and Blacktip sharks skulk in the distance.

From Salon

The words "tourism" and "Croatia" are likely to conjure visons of sparkling Adriatic vistas during the hottest months of the year.

From BBC

A house drink — sparkling water with a curl of citrus peel, a quick batch of punch — a bowl of spiced nuts, a tiny tray of chocolate squares — whatever feels unmistakably yours.

From Salon

Related Words

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• dazzling
• glistening
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• shimmering
• shining
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