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sparkle

The word “sparkle” has 2 syllables: spar-kle

It's pronounced as /ˈspɑːrkəl/

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In the thesaurus, “sparkle” has 94 synonyms and 35 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for sparkle along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for sparkle

Antonyms for sparkle

Meanings of sparkle

  • noun
    1. A little spark; a scintillation.
    2. Brilliance; luster.
    3. Liveliness; vivacity.
    4. The quality of being sparkling or fizzy; effervescence.
  • verb
    1. To emit sparks; to throw off ignited or incandescent particles.
    2. (by extension) To shine as if throwing off sparks; to emit flashes of light; to scintillate; to twinkle.
    3. To manifest itself by, or as if by, emitting sparks; to glisten; to flash.
    4. To emit little bubbles, as certain kinds of liquors; to effervesce.
    5. To emit in the form or likeness of sparks.
    6. To disperse.
    7. To scatter on or over.

Example Sentences

  • Her eyes began to sparkle with excitement.
  • The diamond continued to sparkle under the bright lights.
  • Children’s laughter made the holiday spirit sparkle even more.
  • The stars sparkle beautifully on a clear night sky.
  • His smile seemed to sparkle with genuine happiness.

On this page you'll find 129 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sparkle, such as: afterglow, anemia, animation, apathy, aureola, aureole, aurora.

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