to sparkle
Third Person
sparkles
Present Participle
sparkling
Past Tense
sparkled
Past Participle
sparkled
1
to shine with small, bright flashes of light
- The campfire sparkled as the logs crackled and burned.
- The gemstones in the jewelry seemed to sparkle in the sunlight.
- The welding torch sparkled, creating small flashes of light.
- Freshly fallen snow sparkled in the moonlight.
- The fireworks sparkled in a dazzling display against the night sky.
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2
be lively and charming in conversation and demeanor
- She sparkled at the dinner party, effortlessly engaging everyone with her quick wit and infectious laughter.
- The comedian sparkled on stage, captivating the audience with her sharp humor.
- At the networking event, she sparkled as she mingled with ease.
- She sparkled at the family gathering, regaling everyone with amusing stories and playful banter.
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3
(of liquids) to produce small bubbles or effervescence
- The champagne began to sparkle as it was poured into the flutes, its bubbles dancing in the light.
- As she stirred the soda, it started to sparkle.
- The lemonade sparkled with effervescence, its bubbly texture refreshing on a hot summer day.
- After adding the carbonation tablets, the water started to sparkle.
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