sparkling
Americanadjective
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shining with flashing points or gleams of reflected light, as the ocean or a faceted gemstone.
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(of liquids) effervescent; carbonated; fizzy.
sparkling water.
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brilliant, lively, or vivacious.
sparkling conversation.
Etymology
Origin of sparkling
First recorded in 1350–1400; sparkl(e) ( def. ) + -ing 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The spectacular property spreads across nearly 10,000 square feet of living space, and offers seven bedrooms, 8.5 bathrooms, a sparkling waterfront pool, and a private dock.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026
She dazzled in a sparkling gown, a totally different outfit than the one I’d seen just an hour prior.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026
When he advised Gryphon Investors on its acquisition of sparkling water brand Spindrift Beverage in 2024, he enlisted Aaru to identify which new product lines could accelerate growth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
Citrus, always Brightness lifts everything — a squeeze of lemon over roasted vegetables, a wedge of lime in sparkling water, an orange eaten standing at the sink.
From Salon • Mar. 9, 2026
To Ekon’s surprise, the sparkling fragments left her body and floated around her as though waiting.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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