sparkle

Intransitive VerbTransitive VerbNoun

Meanings

Intransitive Verb

To shine brightly with many small flashes of light.

"The dew on the grass began to sparkle in the morning sun."

Transitive Verb

[~ something]

To make something shine with small flashes of light.

"The diamond necklace sparkled the entire room."

Intransitive Verb

"Her conversation sparkled with humor and intelligence."

Noun

A small flash of light or a quality of shining brightly.

"The sparkle in her eyes suggested she was hiding a secret."

Noun

A quality of being lively, witty, or exciting.

"The party lacked the usual sparkle of their previous gatherings."

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