sparkle

(noun, verb)

noun

1. merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance

- he had a sparkle in his eye

Similar word(s): light, spark, twinkle

Definition categories: attribute, verve, vitality, aspect, expression, face, look

2. the occurrence of a small flash or spark

Similar word(s): coruscation, glitter

Definition categories: event, flash

3. the quality of shining with a bright reflected light

Similar word(s): glisten, glister, glitter, scintillation

Definition categories: attribute, brightness

Sentences with sparkle as a noun:

- the sparkle of a diamond.

verb

1. reflect brightly

- Unquarried marble sparkled on the hillside

Similar word(s): coruscate, scintillate

Definition categories: weather, reflect, shine

2. be lively or brilliant or exhibit virtuosity

- The musical performance sparkled

Similar word(s): coruscate, scintillate

Definition categories: change, be

3. emit or produce sparks

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

Similar word(s): spark

Definition categories: weather, emit

4. become bubbly or frothy or foaming

- sparkling water

Similar word(s): effervesce, fizz, foam, froth

Definition categories: change, bubble