sparkle

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈspɑːkl/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈspɑrkl/

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Noun

Singular sparkle

Plural sparkles

1. (countable) A sparkle is a small spark.
2. (uncountable) Sparkle is how shiny something is.
   • Synonym: luster

Verb

Plain form sparkle

Third-person singular sparkles

Past tense sparkled

Past participle sparkled

Present participle sparkling

1. (intransitive) If something sparkles, then it shines and gives off sparks.
   • Synonyms: shine, glisten and spark
2. (intransitive) If something sparkles, it shows itself by giving off sparks.
   • Synonyms: glisten, flash, shine, glitter, twinkle and radiate