sparkle

¹spar·kle

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

Examples of SPARKLE

1. The dancers sparkled on stage.
2. 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

Related Words: flash, shine, twinkle; blaze, burn, combust, flame, flare (up), glow, light (up), radiate, scintillate

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Rhymes with SPARKLE

darkle