sparkle

🇺🇸 /ˈspɑːrkl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈspɑːkl/
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intransitive verb
R

to shine with small bright flashes of light

The diamond ring sparkles in the sunlight.

R

to be full of energy and happiness

Her eyes sparkle with joy when she talks about her family.

noun
R

small flashes of bright light

The sparkle of the stars made the night sky beautiful.

R

lively and exciting quality

The party had a special sparkle that made everyone happy.

translation

vi. to shine with small bright flashes of light; to be full of energy and happiness
n. small flashes of bright light; lively and exciting quality

Word Forms

3rd Present sparkles
Past sparkled
Perfect sparkled
Progressive sparkling
Plural sparkles