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sparkle
[spahr-kuhl]
verb (used without object)
to issue in or as if in little sparks, as fire or light.
The candlelight sparkled in the crystal.
to emit little sparks, as burning matter.
The flames leaped and sparkled.
to shine or glisten with little gleams of light, as a brilliant gem; glitter; coruscate.
to effervesce, as wine.
to be brilliant, lively, or vivacious.
verb (used with object)
to cause to sparkle.
moonlight sparkling the water;
pleasure sparkling her eyes.
noun
a little spark or fiery particle.
a sparkling appearance, luster, or play of light.
the sparkle of a diamond.
Synonyms: glitterbrilliance, liveliness, or vivacity.
sparkle
/ ˈspɑːkəl /
verb
to issue or reflect or cause to issue or reflect bright points of light
(intr) (of wine, mineral water, etc) to effervesce
(intr) to be vivacious or witty
noun
a point of light, spark, or gleam
vivacity or wit
Other Word Forms
- nonsparkling adjective
- outsparkle verb (used with object)
- unsparkling adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of sparkle1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Then the patch of light moved on and rolled into the next valley, where it sparkled across a strange industrial site.
The city sparkled below like a spread of jewels, but now I had an idea what was hidden among the bright lights.
A new sparkle icon in your browser bar opens Gemini in a floating window.
Whether you make it yourself or pour it straight from the bag, this is what gives the cheesecake its sparkle.
Spurs have not sparkled in the Champions League even though they have yet to lose - but this was not the sort of performance offering hope for the future in this tournament.
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