sparkle

noun

  1. 1

    the quality of shining with a bright reflected light

  2. 2

    merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance

    he had a sparkle in his eye

    there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes

  3. 3

    the occurrence of a small flash or spark

verb

  1. 1

    be lively or brilliant or exhibit virtuosity

    The musical performance sparkled

    A scintillating conversation

  2. 2

    become bubbly or frothy or foaming

    The boiling soup was frothing

    The river was foaming

  3. 3

    reflect brightly

    Unquarried marble sparkled on the hillside

  4. 4

    emit or produce sparks

    A high tension wire, brought down by a storm, can continue to spark

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