verb🔗ShareTo emit sparks; to throw off ignited or incandescent particles"The wood was sparkling in the bonfire."physicsenergyappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(by extension) To shine as if throwing off sparks; to emit flashes of light; to scintillate; to twinkle"The stars sparkle in the sky."appearancenatureenergyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo manifest itself by, or as if by, emitting sparks; to glisten; to flash."The diamonds in her ring sparkled in the sunlight. "appearancenatureenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo emit little bubbles, as certain kinds of liquors; to effervesce"sparkling water"drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo emit in the form or likeness of sparks."The worn flint sparkled briefly when struck with the steel. "appearanceenergyqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo disperse."Incorrect example: The fireworks sparkled in the night sky. (This illustrates "shining brightly" not "dispersing") Correct example: The salt sparkled across the icy road, helping to melt it. "appearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo scatter on or over."The baker sparkled sugar crystals over the freshly baked cookies. "appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
