sparkle (/ˈspɑːrkəl/)
verb · Intermediate · Nature & Environment
🔊 /ˈspɑːrkəl/
Meaning
Meaning: shine with quick points of light
To shine brightly with small, quick flashes of light. It can also be a noun for this kind of light or for lively energy.
Examples
🗣 The dew on the grass sparkled in the sun.
Etymology
From Middle English ‘sparklen’, a diminutive of ‘spark’.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for water, jewels, and lively, bright personalities.
Tags: light, water