sparkle

Everyday

1. To sparkle is to shine with many small, bright flashes of light, like glitter, stars, jewels or water in sunlight. tree →
2. A sparkle is a small, bright flash of light. tree →
3. Sparkle is liveliness and fun in a person or a show. tree →
4. «Sparkling» drinks have bubbles. tree →
5. When a person's eyes sparkle, they show a strong feeling such as joy, mischief or spite. tree →

In the lessons

In stories, eyes sparkle with joy and the sea sparkles in the sun. In science, light reflecting off many tiny surfaces makes things sparkle. Phrases: «eyes sparkle», «sparkling water», «add some sparkle», «sparkling clean».

Examples

• The snow sparkled in the sunlight. tree →
• Her eyes sparkled with excitement. tree →
• The diamond ring sparkled. tree →
• The kitchen was sparkling clean after we tidied up. tree →
• Would you like still or sparkling water? tree →
• Add glitter to give your card some sparkle. tree →

Note

Past: «sparkled». Adjective: «sparkly» or «sparkling». A «sparkler» is a firework held in the hand — hold it at arm's length, wear gloves and put used ones in water.

In Jewish tradition

In Ezekiel the feet of the living creatures sparkle like polished bronze.

Interpretation. Ezekiel's vision of the chariot is a basis of Jewish mystical thought. The shining is read as a sign of heavenly glory.

Examples

• And their feet were straight feet; and the sole of their feet was like the sole of a calf's foot; and they sparkled like the colour of burnished brass. (Prophets EZK.1.7, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Past: «sparkled». Adjective: «sparkly» or «sparkling». A «sparkler» is a firework held in the hand — hold it at arm's length, wear gloves and put used ones in water.