Definition of sparkle
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: 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
: to cause to glitter or shine
sparkle
nounDefinition of sparkle (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a little spark : scintillation
2
: the quality of sparkling
3a
: animation, liveliness
b
: the quality or state of being effervescent
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The first known use of sparkle was in the 13th century
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