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Synonyms
spar·kle (späŕkəl)

[Middle English sparklen, frequentative of sparken, to spark; see spark1.]

verb: -kled, -kling, -kles. 

intransitive verb 

  1. To give off sparks.
  2. To give off or reflect flashes of light; glitter. See synonyms at flash
  3. To be brilliant in performance.
    1. To shine with animation: He has eyes that sparkle.
    2. To flash with wit: Her conversation sparkled all evening.
  4. To release gas bubbles; effervesce: Champagne sparkles.

transitive verb 

To cause to flash and glitter: Sunlight was sparkling the waves.

noun 

  1. A small spark or gleaming particle.
  2. A glittering quality.
  3. Brilliant animation; vivacity.
  4. Emission of gas bubbles; effervescence.