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spar· kle ˈspär-kəl. sparkled; sparkling ˈspär-k (ə-)liŋ. Synonyms of sparkle. intransitive verb. 1. a. : to throw out sparks. b. : to give off or reflect bright moving points of light. c. : to perform brilliantly. 2. : effervesce. wine that sparkles. 3. : to become lively or animated. the dialogue sparkles with wit. eyes sparkling with anger.
SPARKLE definition: 1. to shine brightly with a lot of small points of light: 2. If a person or performance sparkles…. Learn more.
sparkle. verb [ I ] us / ˈspɑːr.k ə l / uk / ˈspɑː.k ə l / Add to word list. to shine brightly with a lot of small points of light: The snow / sea sparkled in the sunlight. If a person or performance sparkles, they are energetic, interesting, and exciting: Alice is shy and quiet at parties, but her sister really sparkles!
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noun. uk / ˈspɑːkl / us. sparkle noun (LIGHT) the light from something reflecting on a shiny surface. sparkle noun (SPECIAL) the quality of being special or exciting: The performance lacked a bit of sparkle. (Definition of sparkle from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of sparkle. in Chinese (Traditional)
Synonyms for SPARKLE: glow, shine, spark, flash, twinkle, scintillate, burn, flame; Antonyms of SPARKLE: night, darkness, dark, shadow, gloom, dusk, blackness, dimness.
- How does the verb 'sparkle' contrast with its synonyms?Some common synonyms of sparkle are flash, gleam, glimmer, glint, glisten, glitter, and shimmer. While all these words mean "to send forth light,"...
- Where would 'flash' be a reasonable alternative to 'sparkle'?While the synonyms flash and sparkle are close in meaning, flash implies a sudden outburst of bright light. // lightning flashed
- When might 'gleam' be a better fit than 'sparkle'?Although the words gleam and sparkle have much in common, gleam suggests a steady light seen through an obscuring medium or against a dark backgrou...
- When is 'glimmer' a more appropriate choice than 'sparkle'?The words glimmer and sparkle are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, glimmer suggests a faint or wavering gleam. // a distant glimmer...
- In what contexts can 'glint' take the place of 'sparkle'?In some situations, the words glint and sparkle are roughly equivalent. However, glint implies a cold glancing light. // glinting steel
- When would 'glisten' be a good substitute for 'sparkle'?The meanings of glisten and sparkle largely overlap; however, glisten applies to the soft sparkle from a wet or oily surface. // glistening wet sid...
- When can 'glitter' be used instead of 'sparkle'?The words glitter and sparkle can be used in similar contexts, but glitter connotes a brilliant sparkling or gleaming. // glittering diamonds
- When is it sensible to use 'shimmer' instead of 'sparkle'?While in some cases nearly identical to sparkle, shimmer means shining with a wavering light. // a shimmering satin dress
verb (used with object) , spar·kled, spar·kling. to cause to sparkle: moonlight sparkling the water; pleasure sparkling her eyes. 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.
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. Sparkle can also describe something that produces sparks — like a magic wand. Definitions of sparkle. verb.
