sparkle

²sparkle

noun

Definition 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

1. The sun reflected off the water in bright sparkles of light.
2. He caught the sparkle of her diamond out of the corner of his eye.
3. a performance full of sparkle and originality
4. the sparkle in her eyes

Origin of SPARKLE

Middle English, diminutive of sparke

First Known Use: 14th century