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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Sparkle \Spar"kle\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Sparkled}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Sparkling}.] [See {Sparkle}, n., Spark of fire.]
1. To emit sparks; to throw off ignited or incandescent
particles; to shine as if throwing off sparks; to emit
flashes of light; to scintillate; to twinkle; as, the
blazing wood sparkles; the stars sparkle.
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A mantelet upon his shoulder hanging
Bretful of rubies red, as fire sparkling. --Chaucer.
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2. To manifest itself by, or as if by, emitting sparks; to
glisten; to flash.
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I see bright honor sparkle through your eyes.
--Milton.
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3. To emit little bubbles, as certain kinds of liquors; to
effervesce; as, sparkling wine.
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Syn: To shine; glisten; scintillate; radiate; coruscate;
glitter; twinkle.
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