sparkle

verb
UK: /ˈspɑːkl/
US: /ˈspɑːrkəl/

  1. To shine brightly with flashes of light.

    1. The water sparkle in the sun.
    2. Her eyes sparkle when she talks about her dreams, so I think she believes in that.

  2. To be lively and witty in conversation or performance.

    1. He sparkle on TV.
    2. The comedian's performance sparkle with energy and wit, capturing the audience.

Synonyms

gleam shine glitter twinkle flash radiance vivacity animation
sparkle noun

  1. A bright, glittering flash of light.

    1. I saw a sparkle.
    2. The sparkle of diamonds on the velvet cloth was really amazing, I can say that.

  2. Liveliness and vivacity; animation.

    1. She has a sparkle in her eyes.
    2. The actress brought a unique sparkle to the role, captivating viewers with her charm.
sparkle adjective

  1. Emitting or reflecting light in a glittering manner.

    1. The dress was sparkle.
    2. The sparkle decorations made the room festive, so all people were happy.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sparkle" in English means: To shine brightly with flashes of light., To be lively and witty in conversation or performance..

The phonetic transcription of "sparkle" is /ˈspɑːkl/ in British English and /ˈspɑːrkəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sparkle": gleam, shine, glitter, twinkle, flash, radiance, vivacity, animation.

Example usage of "sparkle": "The water sparkle in the sun.". More examples on the page.