spangle

²spangle

verb

span·gledspan·gling\ˈspaŋ-g(ə-)liŋ\

Definition of SPANGLE

transitive verb

: to set or sprinkle with or as if with spangles

intransitive verb

: to glitter as if covered with spangles : sparkle

Examples of SPANGLE

1. <in typical Las Vegas fashion, the showgirls' sequined costumes spangled gloriously>

First Known Use of SPANGLE

circa 1548

Related to SPANGLE

Synonyms: coruscate, flame, glance, gleam, glimmer, glint, glisten, glister, glitter, luster (or lustre), scintillate, shimmer, flash, sparkle, twinkle, wink, winkle

Related Words: beam, radiate, shine; bedazzle, blind, daze, dazzle; blaze, burn, flare, glare, glow

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