Definition of sparkle
sparkled
;sparkling
play \ˈspär-k(ə-)liŋ\intransitive verb
1a : to throw out sparksb : to give off or reflect bright moving points of lightc : 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
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Examples of sparkle in a Sentence
The dancers sparkled on stage.
Her eyes sparkled with pride.
Recent Examples of sparkle from the Web
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In a pitcher combine sparkling wine, St. Germain and mint leaves.
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This summer, sunglasses get flat, glitter sparkles brighter than ever and the twin thing takes over with matching two-piece outfits.
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With sparkling new baseball and football stadiums both coming on line in the last five years and Miami’s downtown thriving, Miami Beach could no longer simply assume the big events will come across the MacArthur.
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Second of all, how are sparkles going to enhance anyone's orgasms?
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A white tuxedo jacket sported an embroidery of a sparkling eye and motifs of moons at different stages of shadow sparkled on a bodice.
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The centerpieces on the tables were sky-high and almost steal the attention away from the ceiling covered in chandeliers and sparkling lights.
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For the purists out there, Air's features an extensive selection of vintage Champagnes in addition to blends and sparkling wines from Italy, Spain, the U.S., and beyond.
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The evening begins with a welcome cocktail of Kentucky Wild Gin, lavender syrup, lemon juice and sparkling wine (recipe below).
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Origin and Etymology of sparkle
Middle English, frequentative of sparken to spark
Synonym Discussion of sparkle
sparkle
Definition of sparkle
1 : a little spark : scintillation
2 : the quality of sparkling
3a : animation, livelinessb : the quality or state of being effervescent
Examples of sparkle in a Sentence
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
Recent Examples of sparkle from the Web
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Sprinkle in a bit of seasonally-appropriate sparkle to a fall wedding with a dark golden hue.
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At what point La Cienega became a boulevard is a mystery, but portions of it were first paved in 1923, when much of the Mid City area had that new-home sparkle.
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A half-block from the glittering, larger-than-life chandelier that hangs over Euclid Avenue, the restaurant Cowell & Hubbard tries to bring its own sparkle to the evening meal.
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Whether cheering from the sidelines, decked out in sparkles and rainbows, or partying it up with your LGBTQ brothers and sisters at a house party, Pride invites daylong imbibing.
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With a little more early season luck, his record would have much more sparkle to it.
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For the grand final chorus, the lighting changed and the room was lit up with disco-ball sparkles; Dion was on the verge of tears.
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Centrowitz and Brenda Martinez sparkle at the USATF Distance Classic.
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To enhance her stage presence with even more sparkle, Halsey is rocking a custom cape from LA Roxx along with Public Desire shoes.
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Origin and Etymology of sparkle
Middle English, diminutive of sparke
SPARKLE Defined for English Language Learners
sparkle
playDefinition of sparkle for English Language Learners
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: to produce small flashes of light
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: to perform very well
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: to be or become bright and lively
sparkle
Definition of sparkle for English Language Learners
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: a small flash of bright light
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: a lively quality
SPARKLE Defined for Kids
Definition of sparkle for Students
sparkled
;sparkling
1 : to give off small flashes of light The diamond sparkled.
2 : to be lively or bright The conversation sparkled. His eyes sparkled.
Definition of sparkle for Students
1 : a little flash of light sparkles of red light
2 : the quality of being bright or giving off small flashes of light the sparkle of a diamond the sparkle of her eyes
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