Meaning & use
sparkle
To shine brightly with small, quick flashes of reflected light.
See it in a sentence
The diamond ring seemed to sparkle under the bright lights of the jewelry store.
Snow sparkled on the branches as the morning sun rose over the hills.
A note on using this word
Sparkle can also describe a lively, engaging quality in a person, as in a performance full of sparkle and energy.
Words with a similar meaning
glitterglisten
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
dull
Another way to use it
2. noun
A lively, engaging quality of wit, energy, or charm.
Her conversation had a sparkle that made everyone want to listen.
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