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Meaning of sparkle

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

sparkle

Pronunciation:/ˈspɑːkəl//ˈspɑɹkəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A little spark; a scintillation.

  2. Brilliance; luster.

    Example: the sparkle of a diamond

  3. Liveliness; vivacity.

    Example: the sparkle of his conversation over dinner

  4. The quality of being sparkling or fizzy; effervescence.

sparkle

Pronunciation:/ˈspɑːkəl//ˈspɑɹkəl/

verb

Definitions

  1. To emit sparks; to throw off ignited or incandescent particles

    Example: The wood was sparkling in the bonfire.

  2. (by extension) To shine as if throwing off sparks; to emit flashes of light; to scintillate; to twinkle

    Example: The stars sparkle in the sky.

  3. To manifest itself by, or as if by, emitting sparks; to glisten; to flash.

  4. To emit little bubbles, as certain kinds of liquors; to effervesce

    Example: sparkling water