Sparkle - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Definition:
Shine brightly with flashes of light; glitter or twinkle.
Synonyms:
glitter, twinkle, shimmer, glint, gleam
Part of Speech:
verb, noun
Antonyms:
dull, darken
Common Collocations:
eyes sparkle, sparkle in the light, sparkle with joy
Derivatives:
sparkling, sparkler
Usage Tips:
Use "sparkle" to describe bright, flickering light or lively energy in people or objects.
Common Phrases:
sparkle like a diamond, add some sparkle, full of sparkle
Etymology:
From Middle English "sparklen," frequentative of "sparken," meaning to emit sparks or shine intermittently.
Examples:
- 1. The stars sparkle in the night sky.
- 2. Her eyes sparkled with excitement when she saw the gift.
- 3. The diamond ring will sparkle under bright lights.
- 4. He added glitter to make the card sparkle more.