sparkle
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