Sparkle: meaning, definitions and examples
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sparkle
[ ˈspɑːrk(ə)l ]
light
To shine brightly with flashes of light; to be vivacious and witty.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The stars sparkle in the night sky.
- Her eyes sparkled with excitement.
Translations
Translations of the word "sparkle" in other languages:
🇵🇹 brilhar
🇮🇳 चमक
🇩🇪 funkeln
🇮🇩 berkilau
🇺🇦 блиск
🇵🇱 błysk
🇯🇵 輝く (kagayaku)
🇫🇷 étinceler
🇪🇸 brillar
🇹🇷 parlamak
🇰🇷 반짝이다
🇸🇦 يتألق
🇨🇿 třpytit se
🇸🇰 trblietať sa
🇨🇳 闪耀 (shǎnyào)
🇸🇮 iskriti se
🇮🇸 glitra
🇰🇿 жарқырау
🇬🇪 ბრწყინავს
🇦🇿 parıldamaq
🇲🇽 brillar
Etymology
The word 'sparkle' originated from the Old English word 'spearclian' which means 'to sparkle, gleam, twinkle'. It has been used since the 14th century to describe the shining or glimmering of small points of light. Over time, 'sparkle' has come to symbolize brightness, liveliness, and brilliance in various contexts.
See also: spark, sparking, sparkler, sparklers, sparkling, sparks.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,247, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 17244 rind
- 17245 devouring
- 17246 streamline
- 17247 sparkle
- 17248 condominium
- 17249 trodden
- 17250 forefinger
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