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Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : spahr-kuh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈspɑr kəl



Definition of sparkle

Origin :
  • c.1200, frequentative verb form of Middle English sparke (see spark). Of wines, from early 15c. Related: Sparkled; sparkling.
  • noun glitter, shine
  • verb glitter, shine
Example sentences :
  • There was no sparkle of any kind on the lazy stream of his life.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • The color came into her cheeks at the memory, and a sparkle into her eyes.
  • Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower
  • The glasses over his eyes seemed to sparkle as if with fire.
  • Extract from : « Jennie Baxter, Journalist » by Robert Barr
  • Athens,—except for that sparkle,—thy name, I had moldered to ash!
  • Extract from : « Graded Poetry: Second Year » by Various
  • The fliers hung aimless overhead, no sparkle to their hulls.
  • Extract from : « Slaves of Mercury » by Nat Schachner
  • Her face was away from me, but I caught the sparkle of a tear on her cheek.
  • Extract from : « The Prisoner of Zenda » by Anthony Hope
  • Her cheeks were glowing and the lustre of her eyes was like the sparkle of the stars.
  • Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine
  • She did not appear to be tired nor had the sparkle of her beautiful eyes diminished.
  • Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine
  • But his eyes which had been moist began to sparkle and smile.
  • Extract from : « The Woman Thou Gavest Me » by Hall Caine
  • The Lady Mary rose, a faint color in her cheeks, a sparkle in her fine eyes.
  • Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini

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