sparkling

[ spahrk-ling ]
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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.

  1. brilliant, lively, or vivacious:sparkling conversation.

Origin of sparkling

1
First recorded in 1350–1400; sparkl(e) + -ing2

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