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sparkle: Meaning and Definition of
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spar•kle
Pronunciation:
(spär'k
u
l),
[key]
— v., n. -kled, -kling,
—v.i.
to issue in or as if in little sparks, as fire or light:
The candlelight sparkled in the crystal.
to emit little sparks, as burning matter:
The flames leaped and sparkled.
to shine or glisten with little gleams of light, as a brilliant gem; glitter; coruscate.
to effervesce, as wine.
to be brilliant, lively, or vivacious.
—v.t.
to cause to sparkle:
moonlight sparkling the water; pleasure sparkling her eyes.
—n.
a little spark or fiery particle.
a sparkling appearance, luster, or play of light:
the sparkle of a diamond.
brilliance, liveliness, or vivacity.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary,
Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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