Definition of sparkle

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  • sparkle is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • sparkle is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
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Definition of sparkle

  • merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance (noun)

    Examples

    1. he had a sparkle in his eye

    Synonyms

    1. light
    2. spark
    3. twinkle
  • emit or produce sparks (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. spark
  • the occurrence of a small flash or spark (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. coruscation
    2. glitter
  • reflect brightly (verb)

    Examples

    1. Unquarried marble sparkled on the hillside

    Synonyms

    1. coruscate
    2. scintillate
  • be lively or brilliant or exhibit virtuosity (verb)

    Examples

    1. The musical performance sparkled

    Synonyms

    1. coruscate
    2. scintillate
  • the quality of shining with a bright reflected light (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. glisten
    2. glister
    3. glitter
    4. scintillation
  • become bubbly or frothy or foaming (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. effervesce
    2. fizz
    3. foam
    4. form bubbles
    5. froth

See definition of sparkle in Merriam Webster