sparkle

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈspɑːkəl/
/ˈspɑɹkəl/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

A little spark; a scintillation.

2 Definition

Brilliance; luster.

Example Sentences
  • the sparkle of a diamond
3 Definition

Liveliness; vivacity.

Example Sentences
  • the sparkle of his conversation over dinner
4 Definition

The quality of being sparkling or fizzy; effervescence.

Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

To emit sparks; to throw off ignited or incandescent particles

Example Sentences
  • The wood was sparkling in the bonfire.
2 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • The stars sparkle in the sky.
3 Definition

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

4 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • sparkling water
5 Definition

To emit in the form or likeness of sparks.

6 Definition

To disperse.

7 Definition

To scatter on or over.