Definition

To shine brightly with small flashes of light or to be lively and interesting in conversation or performance.

Example

The stars sparkle in the night sky.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you notice how the stars sparkle tonight?

Yeah, it's so beautiful! They really catch your eye.

I love when the night sky sparkles like this.

Me too! It makes the whole evening feel magical.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A shining or glittering quality, often seen in light or small particles.

Example

The stars began to sparkle in the night sky.

Conversation

Did you see the sparkle in her eyes when she opened the gift?

Yeah, it was so cute! You could really feel her excitement.

Exactly! That kind of sparkle makes moments memorable.

Definition

To make something shine with bright points of light or to cause it to glitter.

Example

The fireworks sparkle in the night sky, creating a beautiful display.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how the sunlight sparkle on the lake today?

Yeah, it looked so beautiful with all those tiny flashes.

I love it when nature can sparkle like that.

Root Explanation

Sparkle originates from Middle English 'sperclen', which is a frequentative form of 'sperclen' (meaning to emit sparks or shine). The word describes the action of emitting small flashes of light or shining brightly.

Memory Tip

Imagine tiny flashes of light 'emitting' — that's what sparkle means, as it describes the action of shining brightly.

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