sparkle
sparkle Lexical Profile
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• noun
A bright, glittering flash of reflected light, or a small glowing particle.
"The morning sun cast a dazzling sparkle across the surface of the calm lake."
Lively animation, wit, or enthusiastic energy in a person's demeanor or performance.
"Her eyes were full of mischief and sparkle as she recounted the humorous story."
• verb
To shine brightly with small, quick flashes of reflected or emitted light.
"Freshly fallen snow began to sparkle under the clear winter sky."
To be lively, animated, or brilliantly witty in conversation or behavior.
"The guest speaker really began to sparkle once the audience started asking questions."
To give off small bubbles of gas; to effervesce (especially of a beverage).
"The chilled cider continued to sparkle gently in the tall glass."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Originates from the Middle English verb sparklen, formed from the Old English noun spearca ('spark') combined with the frequentative suffix -le, indicating repeated small flashes.