Sparkling

/ˈspɑːr.klɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The quality of being sparkling; brilliance or vivacity.

The sparkling of the stars created a beautiful backdrop for our evening picnic.

adjective

Shining brightly with flashes of light; glittering.

The sparkling diamonds caught everyone's attention at the jewelry store.

Effervescent; characterized by bubbles or fizz.

I ordered a glass of sparkling water to enjoy with my meal.

Animated and lively; full of energy.

Her sparkling personality made her the life of the party.

Middle English, from sparklen, a frequentative of spark.

sparkling conversation

A conversation that is lively and entertaining.

sparkling wine

Wine that is bubbly, such as Champagne or prosecco.

sparkling eyes

Eyes that are bright, full of life, or showing enthusiasm.

sparkle

To shine with bright, shimmering points of light.

twinkle

To shine with a flickering or wavering light.

Exciting or lively

That party was so sparkling, everyone had a great time.

Flirty or charming

She gave him a sparkling look from across the room.