sparkle

Meanings

• Noun

  A bright, shining light, often intermittent or fleeting.

  - "The fireworks created a beautiful sparkle in the night sky."
  - "The diamond's sparkle caught the attention of the thief."
  - "The champagne glass produced a delightful sparkle as it was raised for a toast."

• Noun

  A brief, brilliant display of light or color.

  - "The sun created a sparkle on the water's surface."
  - "The Christmas tree lights produced a sparkle of joy in the children's eyes."
  - "The artist used gold leaf to create a sparkle in the painting."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈspɑːkəl/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈspɑːkəl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

coruscate , glisten , glitter , radiate , scintillate , shine , twinkle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sparkle
crinkle , winkle , inkle , minkle , wrinkle

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Variants

List of all variants of sparkle that leads to same result
sparkle , sparkled , sparkles , sparkling

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English sparcian, 'to shine, glitter, flash'; related to spar 'shining, bright', spark 'bright, shining particle'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'sparkle' appears in the titles of several books and songs.

2. In chemistry, a sparkle is a small, luminous discharge of gas.

3. The term 'sparkler' is used to describe a type of firework that produces a shower of sparks.

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Related Concepts

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1. Glitter: A substance that reflects light and is often used to create a sparkling effect

2. Twinkle: A brief, intermittent shining or flashing of light

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Culture

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Sparkle has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to represent beauty, joy, and wonder. In literature, it is often used to describe the shimmering quality of water or the twinkling of stars. In art, it is often depicted in paintings and sculptures to add depth and texture. In music, it is a common metaphor for a bright, shining performance.

How to Memorize "sparkle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a diamond or a star to remember the definition of sparkle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with bright, shining lights or fleeting displays of color.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym SPARKLE: Shines, Pleases, Attracts, Reflects, Keeps, Lights, Entertains.

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