sparkle
noun/ˈspɑːkl/
/ˈspɑːrkl/
[countable, uncountable]- a 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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- the quality of being lively and original
- The performance lacked sparkle.
- Do something to add a sparkle to your life!
Extra ExamplesTopics Personal qualitiesc2- She has lost none of her old sparkle as a jazz singer.
- Do something to add a sparkle to your life.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- extra
- a little
- old
- …
- have
- lack
- lose
- …
- a sparkle in somebody’s eyes
Word OriginMiddle English: frequentative (verb) or diminutive (noun) of spark.
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