sparkle

sparkle
spar|kle1 [ˈspa:kəl US ˈspa:r-] v
[Date: 1100-1200; Origin: spark]
1.) to shine in small bright flashes
→↑sparkling
The sea sparkled in the sun.
The crystal chandelier sparkled.
2.) if someone's eyes sparkle, they seem to shine brightly, especially because the person is happy or excited
sparkling
sparkling with
Ron's eyes sparkled with excitement.
sparkle 2
sparkle2 [i]n [U and C]
1.) a bright shiny appearance, with small points of flashing light
the sparkle of the diamonds
2.) a quality that makes something or someone seem interesting and full of life
the sparkle and zest of a live performance
3.) if someone has a sparkle in their eyes, their eyes seem to shine, and you can see a feeling in them, especially happiness or excitement
There was a sparkle of fun in her brown eyes.

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