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sparkling

2 entries found.


Main Entry:
1spar·kle 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 1sparkle
Pronunciation:
\ˈspär-kəl\
Function:
verb
Inflected Form(s):
spar·kled; spar·kling 
          Listen to the pronunciation of sparkling \-k(ə-)liŋ\
Etymology:
Middle English, frequentative of sparken to spark
Date:
13th century
intransitive verb1 a: to throw out sparks b: to give off or reflect bright moving points of light c: to perform brilliantly2: effervesce <wine that sparkles>3: to become lively or animated <the dialogue sparkles with wit> <eyes sparkling with anger>transitive verb: to cause to glitter or shine
synonyms see flash
spar·kly 
          Listen to the pronunciation of sparkly \-k(ə-)lē\ adjective


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