sparkle — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

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.

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Tags: light, water

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