Main Entry: ¹spar·kle

Pronunciation: \ˈspär-kəl\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): spar·kled; spar·kling \-k(ə-)liŋ\

Etymology: Middle English, frequentative of sparken to spark

Date: 13th century

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

synonyms see flash

— spar·kly \-k(ə-)lē\ adjective