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Dictionary: Spar·kling

a.

Emitting sparks; glittering; flashing; brilliant; lively; as, sparkling wine; sparkling eyes. -- Spar·kling·ly, adv. -- Spar·kling·ness, n.

Syn. -- Brilliant; shining. See Shining.


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adj

Definition: brilliant
Antonyms: boring, dull, pedestrian

adj

Definition: effervescent
Antonyms: flat, still

adj

Definition: glittering
Antonyms: dull, matte


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pronunciation

IN BRIEF: Throwing off small flashes of light. Also: Bubbly.

pronunciation Oh for a seat in some poetic nook, Just hid with trees and sparkling with a brook! — James Henry Leigh Hunt (1784-1859)

 
 
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