verb🔗ShareTo emit sparks; to throw off ignited or incandescent particles"The wood was sparkling in the bonfire."energyphysicsmaterialappearanceChat 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."appearancephysicsenergynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo manifest itself by, or as if by, emitting sparks; to glisten; to flash."The fire in the fireplace sparked brightly, emitting small, dancing sparks. "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 faulty electrical wire was sparking dangerously, so we called an electrician immediately. "appearanceenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo disperse."The teacher's enthusiastic explanation sparked ideas about the project, and the students began to discuss them. "appearancenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo scatter on or over."The chef sprinkled sparkling sugar over the finished cake. "appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAct or appearance of something that sparkles; a sparkle; a gleam."The sparkling of the Christmas lights made the classroom feel festive. "appearancequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA sparkling wine."My sister brought a sparkling to the family dinner. "drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOf an object, reflecting light as if giving off tiny sparks."The sparkling snow covered the ground like a million tiny diamonds. "appearancequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOf a beverage, especially an alcoholic beverage, containing dissolved carbon dioxide (either naturally or that has been added) that comes out of solution in the form of many tiny bubbles."The sparkling water was refreshing after my workout. "drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareBrilliant and vivacious."The new student had a sparkling personality, full of energy and enthusiasm for her new class. "characterappearancequalitypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
