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   sparkle

   /ˈspɑːkl/

   verb

   • 1. shine brightly with flashes of light: "her earrings sparkled as she turned her head" Similar glitterglintglistentwinkleflickerflashblinkwinkshimmerdanceshinegleamglowliterary:glisterrare:coruscatefulgurateeffulge
   • 2. be vivacious and witty: "after a glass of wine, she began to sparkle" Similar be livelybe vivaciousbe animatedbe ebullientbe exuberantbe bubblybe effervescentbe sparklingbe wittybe brilliantbe enthusiasticbe full of life

   noun

   • 1. a glittering flash of light: "there was a sparkle in his eyes" Similar glitterglinttwinkletwinklingflickerflickeringshimmerflashflashingblinkingwinkingdancingshinegleamglowrare:coruscationfulgurationeffulgence
   • 2. vivacity and wit: "she's got a kind of sparkle" Similar vivacityanimationlivelinessvitalitylifevervehigh spiritsexuberancezestbuoyancyeffervescenceenthusiasmardourenergyvigourgoelangustobriobouncespiritspiritednessdynamismactivityfirepanachecolourdashdriveinformal:oomphpizzazzpepzingzipvimget-up-and-go

   Word Origin Middle English: frequentative (verb) or diminutive (noun) of spark1.

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSPARKLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SPARKLE definition: 1. to shine brightly with a lot of small points of light: 2. If a person or performance sparkles…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of SPARKLE is to throw out sparks. How to use sparkle in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Sparkle.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySPARKLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   SPARKLE meaning: 1. to shine brightly with a lot of small points of light: 2. If a person or performance sparkles…. Learn more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSPARKLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Sparkles are small points of light caused by light reflecting off a clear bright surface. ...sparkles of light. There was a sparkle in her eye that could not be hidden. Synonyms: glitter, flash, gleam, spark More Synonyms of sparkle. 3. verb. Someone who sparkles is lively, intelligent, and witty. [approval] She sparkles with wit and charm. [VERB]

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   noun. a little spark or fiery particle. a sparkling appearance, luster, or play of light: the sparkle of a diamond. Synonyms: glitter. brilliance, liveliness, or vivacity. sparkle. / ˈspɑːkəl / verb. to issue or reflect or cause to issue or reflect bright points of light. intr (of wine, mineral water, etc) to effervesce.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › sparkleSparkle - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   As a verb, sparkle means to be lively and excited, or to be so brilliant at something that you shine above the rest. It can also describe something bubbly or foamy — like when you add soap to your bath to make the bathwater sparkle.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › sparkleSparkle - definition of sparkle by The Free Dictionary

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   1. to issue or reflect or cause to issue or reflect bright points of light. 2. ( intr) (of wine, mineral water, etc) to effervesce.