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sparkle

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verb

spar·​kle ˈspär-kəl How to pronounce sparkle (audio)
sparkled; sparkling ˈspär-k(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce sparkle (audio)

intransitive verb

1
a
: to throw out sparks
b
: to give off or reflect bright moving points of light
c
: to perform brilliantly
2
: effervesce
wine that sparkles
3
: to become lively or animated
the dialogue sparkles with wit
eyes sparkling with anger

transitive verb

: to cause to glitter or shine

sparkle

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noun

1
: a little spark : scintillation
2
: the quality of sparkling
3
b
: the quality or state of being effervescent

Synonyms

Choose the Right Synonym for sparkle

flash, gleam, glint, sparkle, glitter, glisten, glimmer, shimmer mean to send forth light.

flash implies a sudden outburst of bright light.

lightning flashed

gleam suggests a steady light seen through an obscuring medium or against a dark background.

lights gleamed in the valley

glint implies a cold glancing light.

glinting steel

sparkle suggests innumerable moving points of bright light.

the sparkling waters

glitter connotes a brilliant sparkling or gleaming.

glittering diamonds

glisten applies to the soft sparkle from a wet or oily surface.

glistening wet sidewalk

glimmer suggests a faint or wavering gleam.

a distant glimmering light

shimmer means shining with a wavering light.

a shimmering satin dress

Example Sentences

Verb The dancers sparkled on stage. Her eyes sparkled with pride. Noun The sun reflected off the water in bright sparkles of light. He caught the sparkle of her diamond out of the corner of his eye. a performance full of sparkle and originality the sparkle in her eyes See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Tonight, our tower lights will shine in purple and sparkle in silver to honor the life and legacy of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Tucker Reals, Haley Ott, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2022 Jennifer certainly delivered the drama—and sparkle—the world expected on her wedding day. Alice Cary, Glamour, 24 Aug. 2022 Last year, a TikTok trend let millions inside the sparkle-skirt-wearing world of Alabama Panhellenic culture. al, 3 Aug. 2022 There are treats that shimmer and sparkle, others draped in icing. Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2021 His tales from the trail also sparkle with excitement. David James, Anchorage Daily News, 28 Aug. 2022 But in the months ahead, Henry Schein shares could sparkle even if worries over the economy continue to beset the overall market. Justin Lahart, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2022 To really make your floors sparkle, multiple cleaning gadgets are typically a must. Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2022 In no time, spills will be gone and every nook and cranny of your microwave will sparkle and shine. Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2022
Noun
Glamour was back with some metallic sparkle and lots of bright color as an otherworldly Britt Lower, Old Hollywood Elle Fanning and their fellow stars posed for photographers. Lynn Elber, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Sep. 2022 Glamour was back with some metallic sparkle and lots of bright color as an otherworldly Britt Lower, Old Hollywood Elle Fanning and their fellow stars posed for photographers. Lynn Elber, Chicago Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 Glamour was back with some metallic sparkle and lots of bright color as an otherworldly Britt Lower, Old Hollywood Elle Fanning and their fellow stars posed for photographers. Lynn Elber, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Sep. 2022 Glamour was back with some metallic sparkle and lots of bright color as an otherworldly Britt Lower, Old Hollywood Elle Fanning and their fellow stars posed for photographers. Lynn Elber, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2022 Known for desserts and unique takes on comfort food, the menu in Boca Raton remains largely New Jersey Boardwalk-inspired, but with a little more sparkle and glam. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 Look to Hermès necklaces to top off Emporio Armani’s little black dress or Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello’s to-the-max black gown with extra sparkle. Corinne Dorsey, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2022 The hazy glow of gas and dust that make up the nebula are stark against a milky sky dotted with the sparkle of stars in the iconic Hubble image. Eva Botkin-kowacki, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 July 2022 New hardware can add showroom-quality sparkle to the bath. Sarah Egge, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, frequentative of sparken to spark

Noun

Middle English, diminutive of sparke

First Known Use

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sparkle was in the 13th century

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