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sparkle
[ spahr-kuhl ]
verb (used without object)
- to issue in or as if in little sparks, as fire or light:
The candlelight sparkled in the crystal.
- to emit little sparks, as burning matter:
The flames leaped and sparkled.
- to shine or glisten with little gleams of light, as a brilliant gem; glitter; coruscate.
- to effervesce, as wine.
- to be brilliant, lively, or vivacious.
verb (used with object)
- to cause to sparkle:
moonlight sparkling the water;
pleasure sparkling her eyes.
noun
- a little spark or fiery particle.
- a sparkling appearance, luster, or play of light:
the sparkle of a diamond.
Synonyms: glitter
- brilliance, liveliness, or vivacity.
sparkle
/ ˈspɑːkəl /
verb
- to issue or reflect or cause to issue or reflect bright points of light
- intr (of wine, mineral water, etc) to effervesce
- intr to be vivacious or witty
noun
- a point of light, spark, or gleam
- vivacity or wit
Other Words From
- non·sparkling adjective
- outsparkle verb (used with object) outsparkled outsparkling
- un·sparkling adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of sparkle1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
He has such a sparkle in his eye, and a joyful face, but he had a lot of melancholia.
“She has real sparkle. It’s going to be fascinating seeing her taking on Starmer,” says another supporter.
“I really feel like that one millisecond completely just changed my whole life and changed who I was as a person. Changed the sparkle I had and the light that I used to carry.”
When the kiss happens, the boy spins the girl; the bright globes blur into honeyed sparkles.
The BBC One show - with its bright lights, sparkles and sequins - is back on Saturday night.
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