sparkle
gb/spˈɑɹkəl/ us/spˈɑɹkəl/
B1
Ingles
~ 9600
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
unknown
B1
action
1
shine with tiny bright flashes
to shine with many small points of light
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] sparkles (in/under [light])
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes use *sparkle* when they only mean 'shine' in a general way. *Sparkle* suggests many small, bright points of light, not just a soft or steady light.
Mga kasingkahulugan
glitter (often suggests stronger or showier light, especially from metal or decorations)
|
twinkle (often used for soft, gentle flashes of light, especially stars or eyes)
Mga kasalungat
dull (describes something that does not shine or reflect light)
Mga kolokasyon
sparkle in the sunlight
|sparkle on the water
|sparkle under the lights
|stars sparkle
|eyes sparkle
|sparkle like diamonds
Mga tema
nature
|visual
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- Fresh snow sparkled in the morning sun.
- Her diamond ring sparkled as she raised her hand.
- City lights sparkled on the surface of the river.
- Tiny crystals sparkled on the top of the cake.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The stars sparkle in the clear night sky.
- Her necklace sparkled under the bright lights.
- The lake sparkled in the afternoon sun.
- The clean glasses sparkled on the table.
Pangngalan
B2
entity
2
small bright flashes of light
the look of many small lights on something that is shining
Padron ng paggamit:
the sparkle of [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse *sparkle* (the visual effect) with *sparkles* (small pieces of shiny material) or with *glitter* (the material itself).
Mga kasingkahulugan
glitter (can refer both to the shining effect and to the material that produces it)
|
shine (more general; does not always imply many tiny points of light)
Mga kasalungat
dullness (the state of not being bright or shiny)
Mga kolokasyon
the sparkle of the snow
|the sparkle of the stars
|diamond sparkle
|extra sparkle
|with a little sparkle
|lose its sparkle
Mga tema
visual
|nature
|fashion
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- The moonlight gave the sea a silver sparkle.
- The sparkle of the snow made the whole valley look magical.
- He polished the car until it had a mirror-like sparkle.
- The ring caught the light and showed a sudden sparkle.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I love the sparkle of the stars at night.
- The new shoes had a nice sparkle.
- Rain on the window had a soft sparkle in the sun.
- Cleaning the glasses brought back their sparkle.
Pandiwa
B2
action
3
be lively, bright, or witty
to be very full of life, energy, or clever ideas
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone]/[something] sparkles (with [quality])
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Some learners think *sparkle* in this sense can take a direct object (e.g. *He sparkled the party*). Instead, say *He made the party sparkle* or *He added sparkle to the party.*
Mga kasingkahulugan
shine (a broader word; can mean to be very good at something, not only lively or witty)
|
dazzle (suggests impressing people very strongly, often more intense than *sparkle*)
Mga kasalungat
drag (informal; describes something slow or boring that feels heavy and without energy)
Mga kolokasyon
sparkle with energy
|sparkle with intelligence
|sparkle with laughter
|sparkle on stage
|sparkle in conversation
|sparkle with wit
Mga tema
emotions
|communication
|entertainment
Mga Halimbawa
- Her conversation sparkled with sharp jokes and quick comebacks.
- The band really sparkled in the second half of the show.
- His writing sparkles with fresh ideas and surprising images.
- The children sparkled with excitement as the show began.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The actor sparkled in his new movie.
- Her eyes sparkled with joy when she saw the gift.
- The party only started to sparkle after more people arrived.
- His speech sparkled with funny stories.
Pangngalan
B2
entity
4
liveliness or exciting quality
a special energy or fun quality that makes something interesting
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] has/lacks sparkle
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse this abstract noun sense with the physical light sense. In sentences about events, talks, or performances, *sparkle* usually means liveliness, not actual light.
Mga kasingkahulugan
vitality (more formal; focuses on strong life and energy, not always on being entertaining)
|
spark (very close in meaning; may sound a bit more informal or emotional)
Mga kasalungat
dullness (describes something boring or without interest or energy)
Mga kolokasyon
add some sparkle
|full of sparkle
|a bit of sparkle
|lacked sparkle
|without sparkle
|bring back the sparkle
Mga tema
emotions
|entertainment
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Mga Halimbawa
- The lecture was clear but lacked any real sparkle.
- Her performance brought a new sparkle to the old play.
- The second season has all the sparkle the first one was missing.
- A little music would add some sparkle to this event.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The movie was okay, but it had no sparkle.
- Her smile gives the room a special sparkle.
- Music can bring sparkle to a boring party.
- The show had more sparkle than I expected.
Pandiwa
B2
action
5
of drinks, to be fizzy
to have many small bubbles, like soda or sparkling wine
Padron ng paggamit:
[drink] sparkles in [container]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners often describe fizzy drinks only as *gas* or *with gas*. In English, *sparkling* or *sparkle* is more natural for this kind of drink.
Mga kasingkahulugan
fizz (focuses more on the sound and feel of the bubbles than on the visual effect)
Mga kasalungat
go flat (describes a drink losing its bubbles and becoming still)
Mga kolokasyon
sparkled in the glass
|lightly sparkling water
|sparkling wine
|champagne sparkling
|sparkled on his tongue
|sparkle with bubbles
Mga tema
food
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Mga Halimbawa
- The champagne sparkled in their tall glasses.
- Mineral water sparkled softly as she poured it.
- The cider sparkled with fine, steady bubbles.
- The drink no longer sparkled after sitting out all night.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The wine sparkled in the glass.
- I like water that sparkles a little.
- The soda did not sparkle anymore because it was old.
- Cold champagne sparkled on my tongue.
Pangngalan
C1
entity
6
tiny shiny decorative pieces
very small shiny pieces used to make things look pretty, usually called *sparkles*
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone] puts sparkles on [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners often use only *glitter* for the material. *Sparkles* is also common in everyday speech, especially with children or fashion items.
Mga kasingkahulugan
glitter (the most common word for this material; *sparkles* can sound more childlike or playful)
Mga kasalungat
plainness (describes something with no decoration or shine)
Mga kolokasyon
covered in sparkles
|silver sparkles
|tiny sparkles
|sparkles on her dress
|sparkles in the craft box
|shake off the sparkles
Mga tema
fashion
|art
|daily life
|arts_entertainment
|clothing
|daily_life
Mga Halimbawa
- Her shoes were covered in pink sparkles.
- He found sparkles all over the floor after the craft project.
- The dress had tiny silver sparkles sewn into the fabric.
- She brushed the last sparkles off her hands.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- There are blue sparkles on her nails.
- The kids put sparkles on the paper stars.
- I found sparkles on my shirt after the party.
- She likes clothes with a lot of sparkles.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
sparkle
IPA
GB/spˈɑɹkəl/
US/spˈɑɹkəl/
Mga pantig at diin
sparkle (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (sparkle)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: sparkle
- Plural: sparkle, sparkles
Verb
- Base: sparkle
- 3rd Person Singular: sparkles
- Present Participle: sparkling
- Past: sparkled
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
sparkles
noun
sparkling
verb
sparkled
verb
Core family
sparkly
adjective
Related words
spark
noun B2
sparkler
noun
Mga ekspresyon
a sparkle in someone's eye
1/ə spˈɑɹkəl ˈɪn sˈʌmwˌʌnz ˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
bright look showing emotion
a small bright look in a person's eye that shows a strong feeling, like joy, love, or a secret idea
Mga Halimbawa
- There was a sparkle in his eye when he talked about the trip.
- She listened with a sparkle in her eye, clearly enjoying the story.
add sparkle to
1/ˈæd spˈɑɹkəl tə/
fixed phrase
make something more lively
to make something more fun, interesting, or exciting
Mga Halimbawa
- Her stories always add sparkle to our meetings.
- Some good music would add sparkle to this quiet party.
lose its sparkle
1/lˈuz ˈɪts spˈɑɹkəl/
fixed phrase
stop being lively or exciting
to become less fun, less interesting, or less attractive than before
Mga Halimbawa
- The show has lost its sparkle in the latest season.
- The job was exciting at first, but it slowly lost its sparkle.
sparkle with
1/spˈɑɹkəl wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
be full of visible quality
to have a lot of a clear quality, such as energy, joy, or intelligence
Mga Halimbawa
- Her voice sparkled with excitement as she told the news.
- The article sparkles with fresh ideas and examples.