sparkle
word
Definition
To shine with small bright flashes of light, or to be lively and full of energy (like eyes or personality).
Usage & Nuances
Used both as a verb and a noun. Often describes light (diamonds, water, eyes), but can also describe personality ('She has a sparkle'). Common collocations: 'sparkle in someone's eyes', 'sparkling water'.
Spanish: brillar - destelloPortuguese (BR): brilhar - faíscaPortuguese (PT): brilhar - faíscaChinese (Simplified): 闪烁 - 闪耀Chinese (Traditional): 閃爍 - 閃耀Hindi: चमकना - चमकArabic: يتلألأ - بريقBengali: ঝিলমিল করা - ঝকঝকে (আলো) - উজ্জ্বলতাRussian: сверкать - искриться - блескJapanese: きらめく - 輝きVietnamese: lấp lánh - sáng rực - tỏa sángKorean: 반짝이다 - 반짝임Turkish: parıldamak - ışıltıUrdu: چمکنا - جگمگاناIndonesian: berkilau - gemerlap
Example Sentences
The stars sparkle in the night sky.
basic
Her eyes sparkle when she laughs.
basic
This diamond has a beautiful sparkle.
basic
Her personality really sparkles at parties.
natural
There's a little sparkle in his voice when he talks about his children.
natural
Fresh snow makes everything sparkle in the morning sun.
natural