sparkles
word · lemma: sparkle
Definition
'Sparkles' means shines with small bright flashes of light, like something glittering or shimmering. It can also refer to things that appear lively or joyful.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for eyes, jewelry, water, or things that shine. Can describe literal flashes or metaphorical liveliness ('her eyes sparkled'). More common in poetry or expressive speech.
Spanish: brilla (destellos) - chispeaPortuguese (BR): brilha (faíscas) - cintilaPortuguese (PT): brilha (faíscas) - cintilaChinese (Simplified): 闪光 - 闪烁Chinese (Traditional): 閃光 - 閃爍Hindi: चमकता है - टिमटिमाता हैArabic: يتلألأ - يبرقBengali: চকমক দেয় - জ্বলে উঠে (আলো)Russian: искрится - сверкаетJapanese: きらめく - 輝くVietnamese: lấp lánh - toả sángKorean: 반짝이다 - 빛나다Turkish: parıldar - ışıldarUrdu: چمک اٹھنا - جھلملاناIndonesian: berkilau - berkilatan
Example Sentences
The water sparkles on a sunny day.
basic
The diamond sparkles in the sunlight.
basic
Her dress sparkles with tiny beads.
basic
Her smile always sparkles when she sees her friends.
natural
The city sparkles at night from above.
natural
Her story really sparkles with imagination.
natural