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[ noun ] brightness and animation of countenance

Synonyms

spark light

Examples

"he had a sparkle in his eye"

Used in print

(Raymond J. Corsini et al., Roleplaying in Business...)

Somewhat to his surprise he found that one girl , whom he would never have considered for the job since she had appeared somewhat mousy and also had been in the office a relatively short time , did the most outstanding job of playing the role of receptionist , showing wit , sparkle , and aplomb .

(Jay Williams, The Forger....)

He was fifteen years older than I - forty four - but full of spring and sparkle .

Related terms

expression vitality

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[ verb ] be lively or brilliant or exhibit virtuosity

Examples

"The musical performance sparkled" "A scintillating conversation" "his playing coruscated through the concert hall"

Used in print

(The New York Times...)

For this story of an American couple who meet and fall_in_love in Israel , Mr._Herman has written songs that are warmly melodious and dance_music that sparkles .

Related terms

be coruscation

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[ verb ] reflect brightly

Examples

"Unquarried marble sparkled on the hillside."

Used in print

(Richard Tiernan, "Land of the Silver Dollar,"...)

`` You see '' , she said , looking past him into the room , where the highball glasses sparkled dully in the bright light , `` you and I can n't understand the many hardships they have to undergo '' .

Related terms

reflect glitter ice twinkle

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[ noun ] Woman's first name, popularity rank in the U.S. is 3762
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[ verb ] form bubbles

Examples

"The boiling soup was frothing" "The river was foaming" "Sparkling water"

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[ verb ] emit or produce sparks; A high tension wire, brought down by a storm, can continue to spark."

Synonyms

spark

Related terms

emit glint glitter

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[ noun ] the occurrence of a small flash or spark

Related terms

flash

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[ noun ] the quality of glittering or sparkling brightly

Related terms

brightness glitter

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