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

As part two of season four lands, actors from the sparkling regency drama tell BBC Newsbeat it's been "so special" to be part of the cast.

From BBC

I went outside, eager to get an early start, and was showered with sparkling white.

From Literature

He had funded a sparkling new factory, including a state-of-the-art wind tunnel and driver-in-the-loop simulator.

From BBC

United did not hit the height of sparkling performances to beat title challengers Arsenal and Manchester City in Carrick's first two matches in charge during an uninspired clash at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

From Barron's

But everyone assumes it was their sparkling insight that swayed the president.

From The Wall Street Journal

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