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Meaning of the word sparkle in English

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sparkle

US /ˈspɑːr.kəl/
UK /ˈspɑː.kəl/

Noun

1.

a glittering flash of light.

Example:
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there was a sparkle in his eyes
Synonym:
glitter glint twinkle twinkling flicker flickering shimmer flash flashing blinking winking dancing shine gleam glow fulguration
2.

vivacity and wit.

Example:
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she's got a kind of sparkle
Synonym:
vivacity animation liveliness vitality life verve high spirits exuberance zest buoyancy effervescence enthusiasm ardor energy vigor go elan gusto brio bounce spirit dynamism activity fire panache color dash drive oomph pizzazz pep zing zip vim get-up-and-go

Verb

1.

shine brightly with flashes of light.

Example:
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her earrings sparkled as she turned her head
Synonym:
glitter glint glisten twinkle flicker flash blink wink shimmer dance shine gleam glow glister coruscate fulgurate glittering glinting glistening scintillating twinkling coruscating flickering flashing shimmering shimmery bright brilliant iridescent opalescent lustrous dancing shining gleaming glowing glistering coruscant fulgurating effulgent
Antonym:
dull matte
2.

be vivacious and witty.

Example:
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after a glass of wine, she began to sparkle
Synonym:
brilliant dazzling scintillating coruscating exciting exhilarating stimulating invigorating vivacious effervescent lively vibrant animated ebullient bright witty clever
Antonym:
boring dull pedestrian
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