sparkle
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verb \ˈspär-kəl\spar·kledspar·kling \-k(ə-)liŋ\
Definition of SPARKLE
intransitive verb
1
a : to throw out sparks b : to give off or reflect bright moving points of light c : to perform brilliantly
2
: effervesce <wine that sparkles>
3
: to become lively or animated <the dialogue sparkles with wit> <eyes sparkling with anger>
transitive verb
: to cause to glitter or shine
— spar·kly \-k(ə-)lē\ adjective
See Examples of SPARKLE
- The dancers sparkled on stage.
- Her eyes sparkled with pride.
Origin of SPARKLE
Middle English, frequentative of sparken to spark
First Known Use: 13th century
Related to SPARKLE
- Synonyms
- scintillate, spark
See Synonym Discussion at flash
Rhymes with SPARKLE
2sparkle
nounDefinition of SPARKLE
1
: a little spark : scintillation
2
: the quality of sparkling
3
a : animation, liveliness b : the quality or state of being effervescent
Examples of SPARKLE
- The sun reflected off the water in bright sparkles of light.
- He caught the sparkle of her diamond out of the corner of his eye.
- a performance full of sparkle and originality
- the sparkle in her eyes
Origin of SPARKLE
Middle English, diminutive of sparke
First Known Use: 14th century
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