sparkle

[ˈspɑːrkəl]

sparkle Definition

• 1. shine brightly with flashes of light
• 2. be vivacious and witty

Using sparkle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sparkle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The stars sparkled in the night sky.

• Example

  Her eyes sparkled with excitement.

• Example

  The diamond ring sparkled in the sunlight.

• Example

  The champagne sparkled in the glass.

sparkle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sparkle

• glitter
• twinkle
• glimmer
• flash
• shimmer

Antonyms for sparkle

• dull
• dim
• fade

Phrases with sparkle

• sparkle with joy

  to show great happiness

  Example

  Her face sparkled with joy when she saw her newborn baby.

• sparkle in someone's eye

  a sign of happiness or excitement in someone's expression

  Example

  When he talked about his new job, there was a sparkle in his eye.

• sparkle like diamonds

  to shine brightly and beautifully

  Example

  The ocean sparkled like diamonds in the sunlight.

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Summary: sparkle in Brief

The verb 'sparkle' [ˈspɑːrkəl] means to shine brightly with flashes of light or to be vivacious and witty. It can refer to stars in the sky, diamonds, or even champagne. The phrase 'sparkle with joy' denotes great happiness, while 'sparkle in someone's eye' refers to a sign of happiness or excitement in someone's expression. 'Sparkle like diamonds' is used to describe something that shines brightly and beautifully.