Definition of Sparkling

Adjective: sparkling  spaa(r)-k(u-)ling

1. Shining with brilliant points of light like stars
   "sparkling snow"; "sparkling eyes"
    
2. Used of wines and waters; charged naturally or artificially with carbon dioxide
   "sparkling water";
   - effervescent

Noun: sparkling  spaa(r)-k(u-)ling

1. A rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
   - twinkle, scintillation

Verb: sparkle  spaa(r)-kul

1. Reflect brightly
   "Unquarried marble sparkled on the hillside";
   - scintillate, coruscate, glister
    
2. Be lively, brilliant or exhibit virtuosity
   "The musical performance sparkled";
   - scintillate, coruscate, glister
    
3. Emit or produce sparks
   - spark
    
4. Become bubbly, frothy or foaming
   "Sparkling water";
   - foam, froth, fizz, effervesce, form bubbles
    
5. Show amusement or good humour with the eyes
   - twinkle

See also:
sparkliest
sparkly

Anagrams containing the word sparkling

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