The meaning of Sparkle

prefix

Variant spelling of ad- assimilated before c, k, and q (as in accept, acquit, and acquiesce ).

suffix

Forming adjectives which are often also (or only) used as nouns, such as maniac.

abbreviation

Alternating current.

Usage examples:

The ac supply

noun

The state of being full of life or vigour; liveliness.

Usage examples:

They started talking with animation

noun

Energy and enthusiasm

Usage examples:

Her voice was full of animation.

noun

Great enthusiasm or passion.

Usage examples:

The rebuff did little to dampen his ardour

noun

Great enthusiasm or love

Usage examples:

His ardour for her cooled after only a few weeks.

verb

Shut and open the eyes quickly.

Usage examples:

I blinked in astonishment

noun

An act of shutting and opening the eyes very quickly.

Usage examples:

He was observing her every blink

verb

To close and open the eyes quickly, once or several times

Usage examples:

[ i ] he stared at us without blinking.

adjective

Used to express annoyance.

Usage examples:

Computers can be a blinking nuisance to operators

verb

Shut and open the eyes quickly.

Usage examples:

I blinked in astonishment

verb

(with reference to an object, especially a ball) move quickly up, back, or away from a surface after hitting it.

Usage examples:

The ball bounced away and he chased it

noun

A rebound of a ball or other object.

Usage examples:

The wicket was causing the occasional erratic bounce

verb

To move up or away after hitting a surface, or to cause something to move this way

Usage examples:

[ i ] the basketball bounced off the rim of the basket., [ t ] she bounced the baby on her knee., […

adjective

(of light or colour) very bright.

Usage examples:

Brilliant sunshine illuminated the scene

noun

A diamond of brilliant cut.

Usage examples:

An elegant necklace with four rows of brilliants

adjective

Extremely intelligent or highly skilled

Usage examples:

A brilliant plan, armstrong was one of the most brilliant musicians in jazz., the sky was a brillia…

noun

Vigour or vivacity of style or performance.

Usage examples:

She told her story with some brio

noun

Energy and confidence

Usage examples:

She stepped into her new role with brio.

noun

The ability or tendency of something to float in water or other fluid.

Usage examples:

My lungs then re-expand, my wetsuit buoyancy returns and i float to the surface.

noun

The ability to float

Usage examples:

We tested different materials for buoyancy.

noun

Success and a lot of activity in an economy, market, etc.

Usage examples:

Costs have been pushed up by the buoyancy of the public sector., the news failed to give buoyancy t…

verb

(of light) flash or sparkle.

Usage examples:

The light was coruscating through the walls

adjective

Flashing; sparkling.

Usage examples:

A coruscating kaleidoscope of colours

verb

(of light) flash or sparkle.

Usage examples:

The light was coruscating through the walls

noun

A series of bright flashes

Usage examples:

It is impossible to look at the mona lisa at the louvre except through a coruscation of flashbulbs.…

verb

Move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps.

Usage examples:

Their cheeks were pressed together as they danced

noun

A series of steps and movements that match the speed and rhythm of a piece of music.

Usage examples:

Everyone was taking part in the dance

verb

Taking a series of rhythmical steps in time to music

noun

The activity of dancing for pleasure or in order to entertain others.

Usage examples:

There will be folk music, singing, and dancing

verb

Move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps.

Usage examples:

Their cheeks were pressed together as they danced

adjective

Extremely bright, especially so as to blind the eyes temporarily.

Usage examples:

The sunlight was dazzling

verb

(of a bright light) blind (a person or their eyes) temporarily.

Usage examples:

She was dazzled by the headlights

adjective

Causing or likely to cause strong admiration

Usage examples:

A dazzling smile flashed across his face.

noun

The quality of being characterized by vigorous activity and progress.

Usage examples:

The dynamism and strength of the economy

noun

The quality of being dynamic

Usage examples:

She has a freshness and dynamism about her.

noun

Bubbles in a liquid; fizz.

Usage examples:

The effervescence of sparkling wine

noun

The fact that bubbles of gas are produced or exist in a liquid, or the bubbles themselves

Usage examples:

The wine has a light effervescence., this is a limestone, as its effervescence in acid shows., peop…

noun

The ability to shine brightly

Usage examples:

The fire died down, marked only by a brief effulgence of a glowing ember., dawn was near and the st…

noun

Energy, style, and enthusiasm.

Usage examples:

They performed with uncommon elan onstage

noun

The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.

Usage examples:

Changes in the levels of vitamins can affect energy and well-being

noun

The power and ability to be physically and mentally active

Usage examples:

[ u ] they spent a lot of time and energy on the grant proposal., [ u ] he wrote with a great burst…

noun

The power from something such as electricity or oil, which can do work, such as providing light and heat

Usage examples:

Use/consume/waste energy 80% of the energy used to wash garments is needed to heat the water., save…

noun

Intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

Usage examples:

Her energy and enthusiasm for life

noun

A feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and a desire to be involved in it, or a subject that produces such a feeling

Usage examples:

[ u ] i find that i’m losing my enthusiasm for the game., [ c ] parents need to share their enthusi…

noun

The quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness; ebullience.

Usage examples:

A sense of youthful exuberance

noun

The quality of feeling energetic, or the behaviour of someone who feels this way

Usage examples:

He maintained a youthful exuberance., one thing that stands out is her exuberance and zest for life…

abbreviation

Floor.

abbreviation

Florida (in official postal use).

noun

Used in conjunction with a specified period or set of dates to indicate when a particular historical figure lived, worked, or was most active.

verb

Shine in a bright but brief, sudden, or intermittent way.

Usage examples:

Lightning flashed overhead

noun

A sudden brief burst of bright light.

Usage examples:

A flash of lightning

adjective

Ostentatiously stylish or expensive.

Usage examples:

A flash new car

adjective

Shining in a bright but brief, sudden, or intermittent way.

Usage examples:

A police car with a flashing light

noun

Brief, sudden, and intermittent bursts of bright light.

Usage examples:

He was woken up by the police sirens and the flashing of lights

noun

A strip of metal used to stop water penetrating the junction of a roof with another surface.

Usage examples:

Flashings around chimneys

verb

(of light or a source of light) shine unsteadily; vary rapidly in brightness.

Usage examples:

The interior lights flickered, and came on

noun

An unsteady movement of a flame or light causing rapid variations in brightness.

Usage examples:

The flicker of a candle flame caught our eyes

noun

An american woodpecker that often feeds on ants on the ground.

Usage examples:

Woodpeckers, flickers, chickadees and nuthatches are among the many species that benefit from it.

adjective

(of a flame or light) burning or shining unsteadily; wavering.

Usage examples:

The flickering flames cast long shadows

verb

(of light or a source of light) shine unsteadily; vary rapidly in brightness.

Usage examples:

The interior lights flickered, and came on

verb

Destroy (small growths or areas of tissue) using diathermy.

Usage examples:

A high-frequency electric current is applied to fulgurate the biological tissue

noun

The destruction of small growths or areas of tissue using diathermy.

Usage examples:

The method used to surgically eradicate the tumor is classified as an optional policy, with electro…

verb

Shine brightly, especially with reflected light.

Usage examples:

Light gleamed on the china cats

noun

A faint or brief light, especially one reflected from something.

Usage examples:

The gleam of a silver tray

verb

To shine with a soft light

Usage examples:

Street lights gleamed brightly in the snow., the gleam of silver candlesticks

verb

Give out or reflect small flashes of light.

Usage examples:

Her glasses glinted in the firelight

noun

A small flash of light, especially a reflected one.

Usage examples:

The glint of gold in his teeth

verb

Give out or reflect small flashes of light.

Usage examples:

Her glasses glinted in the firelight

noun

A small flash of light, especially a reflected one.

Usage examples:

The glint of gold in his teeth

verb

(of something wet or greasy) shine with a sparkling light.

Usage examples:

His cheeks glistened with tears

noun

A sparkling light reflected from something wet.

Usage examples:

There was a glisten of perspiration across her top lip

verb

(esp. of wet surfaces) to shine brightly

Usage examples:

His eyes glistened with tears.

adjective

Shining with a sparkling light.

Usage examples:

The glistening golden dome

verb

(of something wet or greasy) shine with a sparkling light.

Usage examples:

His cheeks glistened with tears

verb

Present participle of glisten

Usage examples:

The grass glistened in the early-morning dew., his eyes glistened with tears.

verb

Sparkle; glitter.

Usage examples:

The wedding ring caught the light, glistering brightly

noun

A sparkle.

Usage examples:

Within the canvas, there is a makeshift altar, the flickering of candles illuminating the glister o…

verb

Shine with a bright, shimmering reflected light.

Usage examples:

The grass glittered with dew

noun

A bright, shimmering reflected light.

Usage examples:

The blue glitter of the sea

verb

To shine with little, bright flashes of reflected light

Usage examples:

The grass glittered like jewels., the glitter of moonlight on the lake, decorate the dress with gli…

adjective

Shining with a shimmering or sparkling light.

Usage examples:

Glittering chandeliers

verb

Shine with a bright, shimmering reflected light.

Usage examples:

The grass glittered with dew

adjective

Exciting or admired by many people, usually relating to rich and famous people

Usage examples:

A glittering career, the cannes film festival is one of the most glittering occasions in the movie …

verb

Give out steady light without flame.

Usage examples:

The tips of their cigarettes glowed in the dark

noun

A steady radiance of light or heat.

Usage examples:

The setting sun cast a deep red glow over the city

verb

Move from one place to another; travel.

Usage examples:

He went out to the shops

noun

An attempt or trial at something.

Usage examples:

Have a go at answering the questions yourself

adjective

Functioning properly.

Usage examples:

All systems go

noun

Enjoyment and enthusiasm in doing something.

Usage examples:

Hawkins tucked into his breakfast with gusto

noun

Eager enjoyment experienced when doing something

Usage examples:

We ate and drank with gusto.

noun

The condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death.

Usage examples:

The origins of life

noun

The period between birth and death, or the state of being alive

Usage examples:

[ u ] life is too short to worry about money!, [ c ] cats are supposed to have nine lives., [ u ] a…

noun

The amount of time that something exists or works

Usage examples:

The life of a mortgage/loan/investment he would reach retirement during the life of the mortgage., …

noun

The quality of being outgoing, energetic, and enthusiastic.

Usage examples:

He radiated liveliness and good humour

noun

The quality of being interesting and exciting

Usage examples:

The concerts were intended to bring some cultural liveliness to the town., despite being almost 90,…

adjective

Sparkling or shining brightly.

Usage examples:

The scintillating sun

verb

Emit flashes of light; sparkle.

Usage examples:

The sleek boat seemed to scintillate with a dark blue light

adjective

Brilliantly clever

verb

Shine with a soft, slightly wavering light.

Usage examples:

The sea shimmered in the sunlight

noun

A soft, slightly wavering light.

Usage examples:

A pale shimmer of moonlight

verb

(of the sun or another source of light) give out a bright light.

Usage examples:

The sun shone through the window

noun

A quality of brightness produced when light is reflected on something.

Usage examples:

My hair has lost its shine

noun

The non-physical part of a person which is the seat of emotions and character; the soul.

Usage examples:

We seek a harmony between body and spirit

verb

Convey rapidly and secretly.

Usage examples:

Stolen cows were spirited away some distance to prevent detection

noun

A state of mind or attitude

Usage examples:

It’s very important to play the game in the right spirit., rock music in the 1960s expressed the sp…

verb

(of a star or light, or a shiny object) shine with a gleam that changes constantly from bright to faint.

Usage examples:

The lights twinkled in the distance

noun

A sparkle or gleam in a person's eyes.

Usage examples:

She looked at me with a grin and a twinkle in her eye

verb

(of light) to shine brightly and then less brightly, as if quickly flashing on and off

Usage examples:

Stars twinkled in the clear night sky., his eyes twinkled with mischief., we could see the twinkle …

adjective

Shining with a gleam that changes from bright to faint.

Usage examples:

Twinkling harbour lights

verb

(of a star or light, or a shiny object) shine with a gleam that changes constantly from bright to faint.

Usage examples:

The lights twinkled in the distance

noun

Vigour and spirit or enthusiasm.

Usage examples:

Kollo sings with supreme verve and flexibility

noun

A lot of energy and enthusiasm

Usage examples:

She expressed herself with verve and wit.

noun

Physical strength and good health.

Usage examples:

I was 79, but still full of vigour and vitality

noun

Strength, energy, or enthusiasm

Usage examples:

They set about their work with youthful vigour and enthusiasm., he gave his side of the story with …

noun

The state of being strong and active; energy.

Usage examples:

Changes that will give renewed vitality to our democracy

noun

(especially in a woman) the quality of being attractively lively and animated.

Usage examples:

He was struck by her vivacity, humour and charm

noun

The quality of being vivacious (= attractively energetic and enthusiastic)

Usage examples:

This biography captures the charm and vivacity of an unusual woman., he had a natural cheerfulness …

verb

Close and open one eye quickly, typically to indicate that something is a joke or a secret or as a signal of affection or greeting.

Usage examples:

He winked at nicole as he passed

noun

An act of winking.

Usage examples:

Barney gave him a knowing wink

verb

Close and open one eye quickly, typically to indicate that something is a joke or a secret or as a signal of affection or greeting.

Usage examples:

He winked at nicole as he passed

noun

An act of winking.

Usage examples:

Barney gave him a knowing wink

verb

Present participle of wink

Usage examples:

Laura winked at me as stephen turned his back., for a second i thought he was being serious, but th…

noun

Great enthusiasm and energy.

Usage examples:

They campaigned with zest and intelligence

verb

Scrape off the outer coloured part of the peel of (a piece of citrus fruit) for use as flavouring.

Usage examples:

Zest the orange and lemon, taking care to discard all of the white pith

noun

Enthusiasm and energy

Usage examples:

She’s over 80, but she still has an amazing zest for life.