sparkling

[spahrk-ling]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sparkling¹

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

Example Sentences

Between her sparkling teeth, her blindingly white blouses, and her overall way-too-bright energy, Autumn’s mother is basically sunlight personified.

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The dark wood paneling, sparkling chandeliers, and patterned carpets were as luxurious as one would find in any fine house, but there was a subtle, masculine difference in the feeling of the place.

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Much like Riesling, it can be made in various ways, from sweet to dry to sparkling, light- or full-bodied.

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Fringed by sparkling lagoons, South Pacific nation the Cook Islands has opened its vast ocean territory for deep-sea mining exploration.

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His memoir is sensational, sparkling with its insights and wrenching in its sorrows.

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