Meaning

A little spark; a scintillation..

Definitions by Sense

1. A little spark; a scintillation.
2. Brilliance; luster.
3. Liveliness; vivacity.
4. The quality of being sparkling or fizzy; effervescence.
5. (intransitive) To emit sparks; to throw off ignited or incandescent particles
6. (by extension) To shine as if throwing off sparks; to emit flashes of light; to scintillate; to twinkle
7. (intransitive) To manifest itself by, or as if by, emitting sparks; to glisten; to flash.
8. (intransitive) To emit little bubbles, as certain kinds of liquors; to effervesce

Example Sentences

As sparckles from the Anduile vse to fly, / When heauie hammers on the wedge are swaid

The lamp was shaded, and the fire was dim, when suddenly the log, which had burnt through, gave way; a shower of sparkles rose from the hearth, and a bright blaze illuminated the room, falling full on Francesca's face, as she bent over the patient.

The shock was sufficiently strong to strike out some sparkles of his fiery temper.

the sparkle of a diamond

the sparkle of his conversation over dinner

The wood was sparkling in the bonfire.

The stars sparkle in the sky.

Here, in the transept and choir, where the service was being held, one was conscious every moment of an increasing brightness; colours glowing vividly beneath the circular chandeliers, and the rows of small lights on the choristers' desks flashed and sparkled in front of the boys' faces, deep linen collars, and red neckbands.

Word Forms

• sparkles
• sparkling
• sparkled
• sparckle
• sparcle

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Use sparkle when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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