sparkle: Meaning and Definition of
spar•kle
Pronunciation: (spär'kul), [key]
— v., n. -kled, -kling,
—v.i.
- 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.
—v.t.
- to cause to sparkle: moonlight sparkling the water; pleasure sparkling her eyes.
—n.
- a little spark or fiery particle.
- a sparkling appearance, luster, or play of light: the sparkle of a diamond.
- brilliance, liveliness, or vivacity.
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