Pronunciation: /ˈspɑːrkəlɪŋ/

Definitions of sparkling

verb present participle of sparkle

Example Sentences

A1 The sun sparkling on the water made me smile.

A2 She sparkling with joy as she danced around the room.

B1 The champagne was sparkling in the glasses as the guests arrived.

B2 The city skyline sparkled with lights as night fell.

C1 Her eyes sparkled with intelligence as she discussed the topic.

C2 The diamond necklace sparkled in the sunlight, catching everyone's attention.

adjective shining brightly with flashes of light; glittering

Example Sentences

A1 The sparkling water in the glass looked refreshing.

A2 She wore a sparkling dress to the party.

B1 The sparkling stars in the night sky were mesmerizing.

B2 The sparkling diamond necklace was the highlight of her outfit.

C1 The sparkling champagne was served in crystal glasses.

C2 The sparkling ocean stretched out before them, shimmering in the sunlight.

Examples of sparkling in a Sentence

formal The chandelier in the ballroom was sparkling with a thousand crystals.

informal Her new engagement ring is so sparkling, it's blinding!

slang I love how your shoes are so sparkling, they're lit!

figurative The idea of starting a new business together was like a sparkling opportunity in the dark.

Grammatical Forms of sparkling

past tense

sparkled

plural

sparklings

comparative

more sparkling

superlative

most sparkling

present tense

sparkle

future tense

will sparkle

perfect tense

have sparkled

continuous tense

is sparkling

singular

sparkling

positive degree

sparkling

infinitive

to sparkle

gerund

sparkling

participle

sparkling

Origin and Evolution of sparkling

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'sparkling' originated from the Middle English word 'sparklen' which was derived from the Old English word 'spearclian' meaning to sparkle or shine.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sparkling' has retained its original meaning of shining brightly or emitting sparks, but it has also come to be used figuratively to describe something lively, effervescent, or full of life.