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sparkle

spar·kle [ sprk'l ]


verb  (past and past participle spar·kled, present participle spar·kling, 3rd person present singular spar·kles)
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb glitter: to give off or reflect light in brilliant glittering flashes, or make something do this

2. intransitive verb be lively or brilliant: to perform brilliantly or be vivacious, witty, or enthusiastic

3. intransitive verb emit bubbles: to effervesce ( refers to wine and other drinks )

4. intransitive verb throw off sparks: to throw off sparks



noun  (plural spar·kles)
Definition:
 
1. shining particle: a little spark or shining particle

2. animation: lively or brilliant animation and vivacity

3. effervescence: effervescence in wine and other drinks

[12th century. <spark1]

spark·ly adjective
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