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Meaning of sparkling

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

sparkling

Pronunciation:/ˈspɑːklɪŋ//ˈspɑɹklɪŋ/

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

noun

Definitions

  1. Act or appearance of something that sparkles; a sparkle; a gleam.

  2. A sparkling wine.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of an object, reflecting light as if giving off tiny sparks.

  2. Of a beverage, especially an alcoholic beverage, containing dissolved carbon dioxide (either naturally or that has been added) that comes out of solution in the form of many tiny bubbles.

  3. Brilliant and vivacious.