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sparkle1 verbsparkle2 noun sparklespar‧kle1 /ˈspɑːkəl $ ˈspɑːr-/ ●●○ verb [intransitive]   sparkle1Origin: 1100-1200 spark VERB TABLEsparkle |
| Present | I, you, we, they | sparkle | | he, she, it | sparkles | | Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | sparkled | | Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have sparkled | | he, she, it | has sparkled | | Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had sparkled | | Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will sparkle | | Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have sparkled |
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| Present | I | am sparkling | | he, she, it | is sparkling | | you, we, they | are sparkling | | Past | I, he, she, it | was sparkling | | you, we, they | were sparkling | | Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been sparkling | | he, she, it | has been sparkling | | Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been sparkling | | Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be sparkling | | Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been sparkling |
- Dwayne's eyes sparkled as he laughed.
- She wore a diamond necklace, which sparkled in the light of the fire.
- The place sparkled with cleanliness.
- When the sun came up, the snow sparkled as if it were studded with millions of diamonds.
- A long sliver of light fell across Senga's bed, sparkling off lustrous black hair.
- April sunlight sparkled over the water, dancing across snow-covered fields.
- He remained keen on jiving and would throw himself all over the place, hair wild and eyes sparkling.
- Mars and Venus this weekend means your love life will start to sparkle.
- Mosaic murals sparkling with Venetian glass tiles.
- The place sparkled with cleanliness, and the women sat clustered in the kitchen, exhausted, I suppose.
to shine by reflecting light► sparkle/glitter if something sparkles, it shines with many small bright points when light is on it: · The sea sparkled in the sunlight.· Jewels glittered around her neck. ► gleam to shine by reflecting the light – used especially about smooth clean surfaces, or about someone’s eyes or teeth: · The sword’s blade gleamed.· a gleaming sports car· His blue eyes gleamed with amusement. ► glint to shine with quick flashes of light: · The knife glinted in the sunlight. ► glisten literary to shine – used about wet or oily surfaces. Used especially when saying that someone’s eyes are full of tears, or someone’s skin is covered in sweat: · As they were leaving, her eyes glistened with tears.· His forehead was glistening with sweat.· The wet chairs glistened in the afternoon sun. ► catch the light if something catches the light, it shines because it is reflecting light: · Her diamond ring caught the light. to shine with small bright points of light► sparkle if something such as a jewel, water, or ice sparkles , it shines with many small, bright points of light, especially under the light: · She wore a diamond necklace, which sparkled in the light of the fire.· Dwayne's eyes sparkled as he laughed.· When the sun came up, the snow sparkled as if it were studded with millions of diamonds. ► twinkle if something such as a light, or a star twinkles , it shines in the dark or under the light with small points of light: · The lights of the town twinkled faintly in the distance.· Over her shoulder, the stars twinkled in the black sky. ► glitter if something such as a jewel, a star, or ice glitters , it shines attractively, especially under the light, with very bright, small points of light: · The frost glittered on the ground.· Jewels glittered in the dim light of the cave.· The chandelier glittered, its crystal teardrops like small golden suns. ► shimmer especially written to shine with a soft light that seems to move very slightly and very quickly up and down or from side to side: · When he moved, his silk green shirt shimmered.· The lake shimmered in the moonlight. ► glisten if something glistens , it shines because it is wet or oily and shines the light back from its surface: · The grey roofs glistened after the rain.glisten with: · When we finished the set, Katie's face was red and glistening with sweat. ► somebody’s eyes sparkle/shine (=show that they are very happy)· Jenny’s eyes sparkled with excitement. ► something shines/sparkles/glitters etc in the sunlight· His newly polished buttons glittered in the sunlight. ► sparkling wine (=with bubbles of gas in it)· The best-known sparkling wine is champagne. NOUN► sun· Coconuts grew almost to the edge of the silver strip of coral beach, which sparkled in the hot sun.· Behind him the river sparkled placidly in the sun.· Across the river the Kremlin sparkles in the morning sun.· Today, though, the river is clear and sparkling in the sun.· But still there are some fine and strange-looking fish gleaming with salt water and sparkling in the sun. ► water· April sunlight sparkled over the water, dancing across snow-covered fields.· Dudley orders a spicy lentil soup and a bottle of sparkling mineral water.· Try drinking white wine mixed with sparkling mineral water or soda. 1to shine in small bright flashes → sparkling:  The sea sparkled in the sun. The crystal chandelier sparkled.► see thesaurus at shine2if someone’s eyes sparkle, they seem to shine brightly, especially because the person is happy or excited → sparklingsparkle with Ron’s eyes sparkled with excitement.sparkle1 verbsparkle2 noun sparklesparkle2 noun [countable, uncountable] - The movie has plenty of sparkle.
- But there is a sparkle of gentle morning sun, and slowly my optimism unfurls.
- But... there was severe fighting even after dark, and the sparkle of musketry made a fine display.
- His verses, winged with a powerful beat, achieved Parnassian sparkle and exuberance.
- It's a kind of sparkle, and it would be such a shame to extinguish it with duty.
- The expression in her eyes, her satisfaction in her wit masked by their sparkle, could mean almost anything.
- The news gave the one time glamour shares a temporary sparkle, rising 25p to 925p before slipping back to 845p.
- This gives it a whitish sparkle as light catches millions of tiny prisms and reflects white light.
► somebody’s eyes sparkle/shine (=show that they are very happy)· Jenny’s eyes sparkled with excitement. ► something shines/sparkles/glitters etc in the sunlight· His newly polished buttons glittered in the sunlight. ► sparkling wine (=with bubbles of gas in it)· The best-known sparkling wine is champagne. VERB► add· And for extra glamour, each client is given a pot of Gold Leaf gel to add sparkle to special occasions!· For evening wear, using a gold or silver thread instead of cotton can add sparkle to your knitting. ► lose· But what happens when the champagne has lost its sparkle?· The sea had lost its sparkle and now looked leaden and lumpy.· Annie was concerned to see that Elizabeth seemed to have lost much of her sparkle. 1a bright shiny appearance, with small points of flashing light: the sparkle of the diamonds2a quality that makes something or someone seem interesting and full of life: the sparkle and zest of a live performance3if someone has a sparkle in their eyes, their eyes seem to shine, and you can see a feeling in them, especially happiness or excitement: There was a sparkle of fun in her brown eyes. |