CEFR A2

sparkle

verb, noun

Meaning

To shine brightly with flashes of light.

Examples

The stars began to sparkle in the night sky.
Her eyes sparkled with excitement when she saw the gift.

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sparkle (A2)

verb, noun

Pronunciation: /ˈspɑːrkəl/

Definition

To shine brightly with flashes of light.

Examples

The stars began to sparkle in the night sky.
Her eyes sparkled with excitement when she saw the gift.
The water sparkled in the sunlight.

How to Use sparkle

sparkle with (prepositional phrase): To shine or be full of liveliness because of something. — "Her eyes sparkled with joy."
sparkle of (prepositional phrase): The quality of shining or being lively. — "The sparkle of mischief was in his eyes."

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