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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
So, we asked the contestants, has Traitors stolen Strictly's sparkle this year?
When it comes to documenting The Beatles’ life and times, the “Anthology” series absolutely sparkles.
The Koreans scraped the victory on Tuesday to round off a year that saw them qualify for an 11th straight World Cup but fail to sparkle on the pitch.
She would stand on furniture and put on funny voices for different characters, all while her eyes sparkled like jewels.
A tiara sparkled upon her head, and the emerald ring glittered on her hand.
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