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sparkling

 

[ ˈspɑːrk(ə)lɪŋ ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

describing a drink

giving off or reflecting bright light; shining

Synonyms

glistening, glittering, shining, twinkling

Examples of usage

  • The champagne was sparkling in the sunlight.
  • The sparkling water looked refreshing.
Context #2 | Noun

describing a type of wine

a wine with bubbles of carbon dioxide gas

Synonyms

bubbly, effervescent, fizzy

Examples of usage

  • She ordered a glass of sparkling wine for the toast.
  • Do you prefer red or white sparkling wine?

Translations

Translations of the word "sparkling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 espumante

🇮🇳 चमकता हुआ

🇩🇪 sprudelnd

🇮🇩 berkilau

🇺🇦 іскристий

🇵🇱 musujący

🇯🇵 スパークリング

🇫🇷 pétillant

🇪🇸 espumoso

🇹🇷 kabarcıklı

🇰🇷 거품이 나는

🇸🇦 فوار

🇨🇿 perlivý

🇸🇰 šumivý

🇨🇳 起泡的

🇸🇮 mehurčkast

🇮🇸 krafthar

🇰🇿 көпіршікті

🇬🇪 ბუშტოვანი

🇦🇿 köpüklü

🇲🇽 espumoso

Word origin

The word 'sparkling' originated from the Middle English word 'sparklen', which meant to emit sparks. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe something that gives off bright light or shines. In the context of drinks, 'sparkling' is used to refer to beverages with bubbles, particularly carbonated wines. The term is often associated with celebration and luxury due to its association with champagne and other sparkling wines.

See also: spark, sparking, sparkle, sparkler, sparklers, sparks.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,395, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.