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Meaning of sparkle
The primary meaning of the word "sparkle" is to shine or glitter with bright points of light.
Etymology of sparkle
The word "sparkle" has its roots in the Old English word "spearca", which means "to sparkle" or "to glitter"
It is also related to the Middle English word "sparken", which means "to sparkle" or "to glimmer"
The word has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe something that shines or glitters with bright points of light
Synonyms
shine
glitter
glimmer
sparkle
twinkle
dazzle
flash
beam
radiate
glow
luminesce
light
luminous
resplendent
brilliant
scintillate
coruscate
flicker
flare
shimmer
glisten
sheen
luster
shine
spark
glittering
glowing
beaming
radiant
dazzling
flashing
luminous
resplendent
brilliant
scintillating
coruscating
Definitions
- To shine or glitter with bright points of light, typically in a lively or attractive way
- * A small spark or flash of light
- * A lively or attractive quality that someone or something has
Usage Examples
- The fireworks exploded in the sky, sparkle and shine filling the air
- * Her eyes sparkle with excitement when she talks about her favorite book
- * The diamond necklace sparkle and glitter in the light, catching everyone's attention