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The snow seemed to sparkle in the sun.
What does Sparkle mean?
to shine with small bright flashes.
Dictionary definition
Small bright flashes of light, or to shine with them.
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Glitter can make a card sparkle.
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The writer used sparkle to describe the bright movement of light on water.
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What does sparkle mean?
Sparkle means to shine with small bright flashes.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to sparkle?
Shine is close in meaning to sparkle in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for sparkle?
Dullness contrasts with sparkle in this context.
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Partnoun, verb.
MeaningSparkle means to shine with small bright flashes.
ExampleExample: The snow seemed to sparkle in the sun.
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dullnessContrasts with sparkle in the meaning to shine with small bright flashes.
dimnessContrasts with sparkle in the meaning to shine with small bright flashes.
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sparkle
noun
sparkles
Plural form of sparkle when used as a countable noun.
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