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Sparkle Definition & Meaning

sparkle
noun
  1. merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance; "he had a sparkle in his eye"; "there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes"
  2. the occurrence of a small flash or spark
  3. the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
verb
  1. reflect brightly; "Unquarried marble sparkled on the hillside"
  2. be lively or brilliant or exhibit virtuosity; "The musical performance sparkled"; "A scintillating conversation"; "his playing coruscated throughout the concert hall"
  3. emit or produce sparks; "A high tension wire, brought down by a storm, can continue to spark"
  4. become bubbly or frothy or foaming; "The boiling soup was frothing"; "The river was foaming"; "Sparkling water"

"Sparkle" in song lyrics

See how sparkle is used in real songs:

  • "So much ice on the stone, it make the whole club sparkle"
    E.S.G. f/ Jainea — Billion Dollar Deal
  • "Hit the mall and spend it get bended with a top spot sparkle"
    Lil' Flip f/ E.S.G., Slim Thug — Realest Rhyming
  • "Take it from the knuckles who watch me sparkle"
    MC Eiht — We Get It

Usage tips for "sparkle"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sparkle" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for sparkle to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does sparkle mean?
merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance; "he had a sparkle in his eye"; "there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes" the occurrence of a small flash or spark the quality of shining with a bright reflected light reflect brightly; "Unquarried marble sparkled on the hillside" be lively or brilliant or exhibit virtuosity; "The musical performance sparkled"; "A scintillating conversation"; "his playing coruscated throughout the concert hall" emit or produce sparks
What part of speech is sparkle?
Sparkle is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does sparkle have?
Sparkle has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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