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sparkling

[ spahrk-ling ]
/ ˈspɑrk lɪŋ /
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adjective
shining with flashing points or gleams of reflected light, as the ocean or a faceted gemstone.
(of liquids) effervescent; carbonated; fizzy:sparkling water.
brilliant, lively, or vivacious:sparkling conversation.
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Origin of sparkling

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