- 1a series of flashes of light produced by light hitting a shiny surface the sparkle of glass the sparkles of light on water The sky went dark and the sea lost its sparkle. (figurative) There was a sparkle of excitement in her eyes.
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- 2the quality of being lively and original The performance lacked sparkle. Do something to add a sparkle to your life!
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