n.
Pronunciation: ' spär-k ə l
Function: verb
Inflected Form: spar · kled ; spar · kling \ -k( ə -)li ŋ \
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 -)l ē \ adjective