sparkling
adjective/ˈspɑːklɪŋ/
/ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
- (also less frequent, informal sparklyshining and flashing with light/ˈspɑːkli//ˈspɑːrkli/)
- the calm and sparkling waters of the lake
- sparkling blue eyes
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- (of drinks) containing bubbles of gas synonym fizzy
- a sparkling wine
- sparkling mineral water
- interesting and funny
- a sparkling conversation/personality
- excellent; of very good quality synonym brilliant
- The champion was in sparkling form.
- a sparkling performance
- The big stores have had another year of sparkling results.
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