I. ˈspär-kəl verb
( spar·kled ; spar·kling -k(ə-)liŋ)
Etymology: Middle English, frequentative of sparken to spark
Date: 13th century
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to throw out sparks
b. : to give off or reflect bright moving points of light
c. : to perform brilliantly
2. : effervesce
wine that sparkle s
3. : to become lively or animated
the dialogue sparkle s with wit
eyes sparkling with anger
transitive verb
: to cause to glitter or shine
Synonyms: see flash
• spar·kly -k(ə-)lē adjective
II. noun
Etymology: Middle English, diminutive of sparke
Date: 14th century
1. : a little spark : scintillation
2. : the quality of sparkling
3.
a. : animation , liveliness
b. : the quality or state of being effervescent