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verb (used without object)
1.
to issue in or as if in little sparks, as fire or light: The candlelight sparkled in the crystal.
2.
to emit little sparks, as burning matter: The flames leaped and sparkled.
3.
to shine or glisten with little gleams of light, as a brilliant gem; glitter; coruscate.
4.
to effervesce, as wine.
5.
to be brilliant, lively, or vivacious.
verb (used with object)
6.
to cause to sparkle: moonlight sparkling the water; pleasure sparkling her eyes.
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Sparkling
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
noun
7.
a little spark or fiery particle.
8.
a sparkling appearance, luster, or play of light: the sparkle of a diamond.
9.
brilliance, liveliness, or vivacity.
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WordNet
| sparkling | |
adjective | |
| 1. | shining with brilliant points of light like stars; "sparkling snow"; "sparkling eyes" |
| 2. | used of wines and waters; charged naturally or artificially with carbon dioxide; "sparkling wines"; "sparkling water" [ant: noneffervescent] |
noun | |
| 1. | a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash [syn: twinkle] |
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