spar|kle — «SPAHR kuhl», verb, kled, kling, noun. –v.i. 1. to shine as if giving out sparks; shine; glitter; flash; gleam: »The diamonds sparkled. Figurative. Disdain and scorn ride sparkling in her eyes (Shakespeare). 2. F … Useful english dictionary
sparkle — spar|kle1 [ sparkl ] verb intransitive * 1. ) to shine with small points of reflected light: Bits of broken glass sparkled in the sunlight. a ) if someone s eyes sparkle, they are bright and lively: Her eyes sparkled with excitement. 2. ) to be… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Sparkle — Spar kle, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Sparkled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Sparkling}.] [See {Sparkle}, n., Spark of fire.] 1. To emit sparks; to throw off ignited or incandescent particles; to shine as if throwing off sparks; to emit flashes of light; to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Sparkle — Spar kle, n. [Dim. of spark.] 1. A little spark; a scintillation. [1913 Webster] As fire is wont to quicken and go From a sparkle sprungen amiss, Till a city brent up is. Chaucer. [1913 Webster] The shock was sufficiently strong to strike out… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Sparkle — Spar kle, v. t. To emit in the form or likeness of sparks. Did sparkle forth great light. Spenser. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Sparkle — Spar kle, v. t. [Cf. {Sparble}.] 1. To disperse. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] The Landgrave hath sparkled his army without any further enterprise. State Papers. [1913 Webster] 2. To scatter on or over. [Obs.] Purchas. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
sparkle — spar•kle [[t]ˈspɑr kəl[/t]] v. kled, kling, n. 1) to shine or glisten with little gleams of light, as a brilliant gem; glitter 2) to be brilliant, lively, or vivacious 3) to emit little sparks, as burning matter 4) vin (of wine, soda water, etc.) … From formal English to slang
sparkle — spar·kle … English syllables
Sparkled — Sparkle Spar kle, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Sparkled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Sparkling}.] [See {Sparkle}, n., Spark of fire.] 1. To emit sparks; to throw off ignited or incandescent particles; to shine as if throwing off sparks; to emit flashes of light;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Sparkling — Sparkle Spar kle, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Sparkled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Sparkling}.] [See {Sparkle}, n., Spark of fire.] 1. To emit sparks; to throw off ignited or incandescent particles; to shine as if throwing off sparks; to emit flashes of light;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English