sparkle
noun
- 1
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
- 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
the occurrence of a small flash or spark
verb
- 1
be lively or brilliant or exhibit virtuosity
The musical performance sparkled
A scintillating conversation
- 2
become bubbly or frothy or foaming
The boiling soup was frothing
The river was foaming
- 3
reflect brightly
Unquarried marble sparkled on the hillside
- 4
emit or produce sparks
A high tension wire, brought down by a storm, can continue to spark
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