Meaning of "sparkle" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SPARKLE

Sparklen, frequentative of sparken to spark1.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF SPARKLE

sparkle  [ˈspɑːkəl]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPARKLE

Sparkle is a verb and can also act as a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb sparkle in English.

WHAT DOES SPARKLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Sparkle

Sparkle may refer to: ▪ Spark ▪ Sparkle ▪ Sparkle, a lemon-flavored soft drink ▪ Sparkle, California, in Contra Costa County ▪ Sparkle, a brand of paper towels owned by Georgia-Pacific ▪ Sparkle Plenty, a character in the Dick Tracy comic strip...

Definition of sparkle in the English dictionary

The first definition of sparkle in the dictionary is to issue or reflect or cause to issue or reflect bright points of light. Other definition of sparkle is to effervesce. Sparkle is also to be vivacious or witty.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO SPARKLE

PRESENT

Present

I sparkle

you sparkle

he/she/it sparkles

we sparkle

you sparkle

they sparkle

Present continuous

I am sparkling

you are sparkling

he/she/it is sparkling

we are sparkling

you are sparkling

they are sparkling

Present perfect

I have sparkled

you have sparkled

he/she/it has sparkled

we have sparkled

you have sparkled

they have sparkled

Present perfect continuous

I have been sparkling

you have been sparkling

he/she/it has been sparkling

we have been sparkling

you have been sparkling

they have been sparkling

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I sparkled

you sparkled

he/she/it sparkled

we sparkled

you sparkled

they sparkled

Past continuous

I was sparkling

you were sparkling

he/she/it was sparkling

we were sparkling

you were sparkling

they were sparkling

Past perfect

I had sparkled

you had sparkled

he/she/it had sparkled

we had sparkled

you had sparkled

they had sparkled

Past perfect continuous

I had been sparkling

you had been sparkling

he/she/it had been sparkling

we had been sparkling

you had been sparkling

they had been sparkling

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will sparkle

you will sparkle

he/she/it will sparkle

we will sparkle

you will sparkle

they will sparkle

Future continuous

I will be sparkling

you will be sparkling

he/she/it will be sparkling

we will be sparkling

you will be sparkling

they will be sparkling

Future perfect

I will have sparkled

you will have sparkled

he/she/it will have sparkled

we will have sparkled

you will have sparkled

they will have sparkled

Future perfect continuous

I will have been sparkling

you will have been sparkling

he/she/it will have been sparkling

we will have been sparkling

you will have been sparkling

they will have been sparkling

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would sparkle

you would sparkle

he/she/it would sparkle

we would sparkle

you would sparkle

they would sparkle

Conditional continuous

I would be sparkling

you would be sparkling

he/she/it would be sparkling

we would be sparkling

you would be sparkling

they would be sparkling

Conditional perfect

I would have sparkle

you would have sparkle

he/she/it would have sparkle

we would have sparkle

you would have sparkle

they would have sparkle

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been sparkling

you would have been sparkling

he/she/it would have been sparkling

we would have been sparkling

you would have been sparkling

they would have been sparkling

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you sparkle
we let´s sparkle
you sparkle

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to sparkle

Past participle

sparkled

Present Participle

sparkling

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «SPARKLE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «sparkle» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of sparkle

animation · beam · brilliance · brio · bubble · coruscate · coruscation · dance · dash · dazzle · effervesce · fizz · fizzle · flash · flicker · gaiety · gleam · glint · glisten · glister · glitter · glow · life · liveliness · panache · radiance · scintillate · shimmer · shine · spark · spirit · twinkle · vim · vitality · vivacity · wink · zip

TRANSLATION OF SPARKLE

Find out the translation of sparkle to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of sparkle from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sparkle» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 闪闪发光
• Translator English - Spanish: relucir
• English: sparkle
• Translator English - Hindi: चमक
• Translator English - Arabic: التألق
• Translator English - Russian: искриться
• Translator English - Portuguese: cintilar
• Translator English - Bengali: ঝক্ঝক্
• Translator English - French: scintiller
• Translator English - Malay: Berkilau
• Translator English - German: funkeln
• Translator English - Japanese: 輝く
• Translator English - Korean: 반짝이다
• Translator English - Javanese: Cemlorot
• Translator English - Vietnamese: sự minh mẩn
• Translator English - Tamil: பிரகாசிக்கின்றன
• Translator English - Marathi: चमक
• Translator English - Turkish: pırıltı
• Translator English - Italian: sfavillare
• Translator English - Polish: iskierka
• Translator English - Ukrainian: іскритися
• Translator English - Romanian: strălucire
• Translator English - Greek: λάμψη
• Translator English - Afrikaans: skitter
• Translator English - Swedish: gnistan
• Translator English - Norwegian: gnisten

10 QUOTES WITH «SPARKLE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word sparkle.

1

Russell Baker

Kingsley Amis was one of a trio of brilliant comic novelists who made English literature sparkle in the twentieth century.

2

Georgina Chapman

One of my most sentimental items is my grandmother's engagement ring that my mom gave me a few years ago. It's a Victorian-style setting that's closed in the back, so it doesn't sparkle the way diamonds do now. I wear it as a pendant.

3

Henry Ford

Enthusiasm is the yeast that makes your hopes shine to the stars. Enthusiasm is the sparkle in your eyes, the swing in your gait. The grip of your hand, the irresistible surge of will and energy to execute your ideas.

4

Evelyn Glennie

I like the sparkle of the vibraphone.

5

Raven Goodwin

I went to elementary like any other kid, but I was just always a little different. I had that sparkle, and everyone told my mom, 'She needs to be on TV, acting.'

6

Brad Goreski

I'm obsessed with sparkle for men. It's so funny watching people's reaction to a disco-ball shoe!

7

Stone Gossard

My daughter loves to do art stuff. As a father, I like to play with her. We break out the big pads of paper and the glitter and all the stuff. She likes to do what she likes to do. I want to do something, too. So I've just started using her same materials - a lot of crayons, a lot of sparkle, charcoal, pencils, markers and glue.

8

Jesse Harris

When you first start singing something after you've written it, it has this sort of sparkle to it. And if you capture that, that's luck.

9

Teresa Heinz

I don't know Laura Bush. But she seems to be calm, and she has a sparkle in her eye, which is good.

10

Teresa Heinz

I don't know Laura Bush. But she seems to be calm, and she has a sparkle in her eye, which is good. But I don't know that she's ever had a real job - I mean, since she's been grown up.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPARKLE»

Discover the use of sparkle in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sparkle and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Sparkle: A Novel

Riveting and soul-stirring, this timeless tale reminds us of the unbreakable bonds between family, the high price of fame and what can happen when we dare to show the world how brightly we can sparkle.

Denene Millner, Howard Rosenman, Joel Schumacher, 2012

Rainbow Sea

Poems describing animals that live in the sea. Illustrations are decorated with sparkling colors.

Christian Riese Lassen, 2005

How I Came to Sparkle Again

Set in a Colorado ski town, Kaya McLaren's How I Came To Sparkle Again is a remarkable breakout novel that chronicles three people and their journey from loss to love; heartbreak to hope Jill Anthony spent her young adulthood in the ski ...

Kaya McLaren, 2012

Eyes Without Sparkle: A Journey Through Postnatal Illness

With vivid and intimate description of events and the author's feelings, this is the only book offering a single first-hand account of postnatal illness." --Cover.

Elaine A. Hanzak, 2005

Sparkle and Spin

Text and illustrations introduce the magic of words.

Ann Rand, 1991

Sparkle

SPARKLEWritten by the Late Jan Arnold Edited and Produced by Rev. Dr. Jude Arnold 5 Short Stories for the Juvenile Reader, including; SPARKLE - how one might illuminate others' lives.

Jude Arnold, 2010

Sparkle

A madcap coming-out story with a wicked twist, Sparkle: The Queerest Book You'll Ever Love has it all: sex, drugs, and 80's rock 'n' roll, piercings and tattoos, drag queens and near-death experiences, all with a beautiful San Francisco ...

Rob Rosen, 2011

Sparkle: A Star's Story

Sparkle tells how stars are formed and introduces some of her family, including Sally and Sam, who are protostars; Uncle Al, a red giant; Aunt Annie, a supernova; and Grandpa Herbert, a white dwarf.

Kristina Warden, 2009

Dear Sparkle: Cat-to-Cat Advice from the world's foremost ...

Sparkle can relate to you and your furry friends and offers insight laced with tough love. With 70 Q&As, "Sparkle Says" sidebars, and full-color photos throughout, this guide is definitely NOT your usual human-written cat book.

Sparkle the Cat, 2010

Sparkle: Reflecting Purity in Today's World

In this book you'll discover practical ways to guard your heart and protect your purity so that you can live the life God intended.

Connie S. Firmin, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPARKLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sparkle is used in the context of the following news items.

Kym Marsh joins stars at Sparkle Weekend finale in Manchester

Coronation Street star Kym Marsh joined the final day of celebrations of the annual Sparkle Weekend in Manchester. The national event celebrates the ... «Manchester Evening News, Jul 15»

SEE IT: 'Sea Sparkle' algae bloom makes Hong Kong water glow …

Sea Sparkle isn't harmful on its own, but it is caused by and feeds off of pollution that can be devastating to marine life and local fisheries. That means the ... «New York Daily News, Jan 15»

Sea Sparkle bloom lights up Hong Kong shores

Eerie fluorescent blue patches of water glimmering off Hong Kong's seashore are magnificent, disturbing and potentially harmful to marine life, biologists say. «CBC.ca, Jan 15»

Android One debuts in UK with Karbonn Sparkle V

Android One has made its debut in the UK with the launch of the Karbonn Sparkle V smartphone, which will be available at a reduced price of £99 during the ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Nov 14»

M&S reveals Christmas campaign via Twitter

M&S' famous Christmas strap line 'Magic & Sparkle' is brought to life this year in the form of two playful fairies, named Magic and Sparkle, who spread a little ... «Daily Mail, Nov 14»

Court overturns murder conviction of Sparkle Daniel, who admitted …

A woman who admitted to killing a 91-year-old grandmother in The Bronx had her murder conviction overturned on a technicality. Sparkle Daniel was sentenced ... «New York Daily News, Nov 14»

Spice Dream Uno vs Karbonn Sparkle V: They are one and the same

The Canvas A1 has a steel ring around the camera, which is missing in the Spice Dream Uno and Karbonn Sparkle V. But how good are these two phones in ... «Indian Express, Sep 14»

Twilight Sparkle Becomes a Princess in Tomorrow's Episode of My …

Unless you've been out of the loop, you would know that the purple unicorn known as Twilight Sparkle will be getting a pair of wings and become an Alicorn ... «Unleash The Fanboy, Feb 13»

'Sparkle' movie: Designer of Whitney Houston's 'Sparkle' costumes …

Whitney Houston gave audiences her final moments of delight as an entertainer in the new film Sparkle, which was released last weekend to popular acclaim. «The Grio, Aug 12»

Sparkle Is an Exciting Movie... Fun, Flawed and Moving!

I went to the Academy (AMPAS) last night to see a new film called Sparkle. It's a remake of a 1976 film of the same name which was written by an acquaintance ... «Huffington Post, Aug 12»