sparkles; sparkled; sparkling
1
: to produce small flashes of light
The diamond sparkled.
2
: to perform very well
The dancers sparkled on stage.
3
: to be or become bright and lively
The conversation sparkled.
Her eyes sparkled with pride.
plural sparkles
1
: a small flash of bright light
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.
2
: a lively quality
a performance full of sparkle and originality
the sparkle in her eyes
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“Sparkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/sparkle. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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