sparkle

//ˈspɑːr.kəl//
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Verb

sparkleInfinitive
sparklePresent tense
sparkledPast tense
sparkledPast participle
sparklingPresent participle
sparklesThird-person singular
1

To shine brightly with small flashes of light; to glitter or twinkle.

The stars sparkle in the night sky.

2

To be lively, vivacious, or witty; to show brilliance or animation.

Her eyes sparkled with excitement as she told the story.

3

(Of a drink) to effervesce; to produce bubbles.

The champagne sparkled in the glass.

Noun

sparkleSingular
sparklesPlural
1

A small flash or glint of light; a glittering point.

The sparkle of the diamond caught her eye.

2

Liveliness, vivacity, or brilliance of character or expression.

Her eyes had a sparkle that lit up the whole room.

Synonym

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