sparkle

English

/ˈspɑːkəl/, /ˈspɑɹkəl/

noun
Definitions
  • A little spark; a scintillation.
  • Brilliance; luster.
  • Liveliness; vivacity.
  • The quality of being sparkling or fizzy; effervescence.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English sparkle suf from English spark.

Origin

English

spark

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