sparkle
gb/spˈɑɹkəl/ us/spˈɑɹkəl/
B1
انگریزی
~ 9600
معانی
0 معانی
unknown
B1
action
1
shine with tiny bright flashes
to shine with many small points of light
استعمال کا انداز:
[something] sparkles (in/under [light])
عام غلطی:
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.
ہم معنی الفاظ
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)
متضاد الفاظ
dull (describes something that does not shine or reflect light)
لفظی تراکیب
sparkle in the sunlight
|sparkle on the water
|sparkle under the lights
|stars sparkle
|eyes sparkle
|sparkle like diamonds
موضوعات
nature
|visual
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- 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.
اسم
B2
entity
2
small bright flashes of light
the look of many small lights on something that is shining
استعمال کا انداز:
the sparkle of [something]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse *sparkle* (the visual effect) with *sparkles* (small pieces of shiny material) or with *glitter* (the material itself).
ہم معنی الفاظ
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)
متضاد الفاظ
dullness (the state of not being bright or shiny)
لفظی تراکیب
the sparkle of the snow
|the sparkle of the stars
|diamond sparkle
|extra sparkle
|with a little sparkle
|lose its sparkle
موضوعات
visual
|nature
|fashion
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- 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.
فعل
B2
action
3
be lively, bright, or witty
to be very full of life, energy, or clever ideas
استعمال کا انداز:
[someone]/[something] sparkles (with [quality])
عام غلطی:
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.*
ہم معنی الفاظ
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*)
متضاد الفاظ
drag (informal; describes something slow or boring that feels heavy and without energy)
لفظی تراکیب
sparkle with energy
|sparkle with intelligence
|sparkle with laughter
|sparkle on stage
|sparkle in conversation
|sparkle with wit
موضوعات
emotions
|communication
|entertainment
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- 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.
اسم
B2
entity
4
liveliness or exciting quality
a special energy or fun quality that makes something interesting
استعمال کا انداز:
[something] has/lacks sparkle
عام غلطی:
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.
ہم معنی الفاظ
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)
متضاد الفاظ
dullness (describes something boring or without interest or energy)
لفظی تراکیب
add some sparkle
|full of sparkle
|a bit of sparkle
|lacked sparkle
|without sparkle
|bring back the sparkle
موضوعات
emotions
|entertainment
|communication
|arts_entertainment
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- 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.
فعل
B2
action
5
of drinks, to be fizzy
to have many small bubbles, like soda or sparkling wine
استعمال کا انداز:
[drink] sparkles in [container]
عام غلطی:
Learners often describe fizzy drinks only as *gas* or *with gas*. In English, *sparkling* or *sparkle* is more natural for this kind of drink.
ہم معنی الفاظ
fizz (focuses more on the sound and feel of the bubbles than on the visual effect)
متضاد الفاظ
go flat (describes a drink losing its bubbles and becoming still)
لفظی تراکیب
sparkled in the glass
|lightly sparkling water
|sparkling wine
|champagne sparkling
|sparkled on his tongue
|sparkle with bubbles
موضوعات
food
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- 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.
اسم
C1
entity
6
tiny shiny decorative pieces
very small shiny pieces used to make things look pretty, usually called *sparkles*
استعمال کا انداز:
[someone] puts sparkles on [something]
عام غلطی:
Learners often use only *glitter* for the material. *Sparkles* is also common in everyday speech, especially with children or fashion items.
ہم معنی الفاظ
glitter (the most common word for this material; *sparkles* can sound more childlike or playful)
متضاد الفاظ
plainness (describes something with no decoration or shine)
لفظی تراکیب
covered in sparkles
|silver sparkles
|tiny sparkles
|sparkles on her dress
|sparkles in the craft box
|shake off the sparkles
موضوعات
fashion
|art
|daily life
|arts_entertainment
|clothing
|daily_life
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- 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.
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IPA
GB/spˈɑɹkəl/
US/spˈɑɹkəl/
ہجا بندی اور زور
sparkle (1 ہجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (sparkle)
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Noun
- Base: sparkle
- Plural: sparkle, sparkles
Verb
- Base: sparkle
- 3rd Person Singular: sparkles
- Present Participle: sparkling
- Past: sparkled
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
sparkles
noun
sparkling
verb
sparkled
verb
Core family
sparkly
adjective
Related words
spark
noun B2
sparkler
noun
عبارات
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
مثالیں
- 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
مثالیں
- 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
مثالیں
- 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
مثالیں
- Her voice sparkled with excitement as she told the news.
- The article sparkles with fresh ideas and examples.