sparkling

Describes something that shines with small flashes of light, or a drink that is effervescent; also used figuratively to describe something lively and brilliant.

ruОписывает что-то, что блестит с маленькими вспышками света, или напиток, который шипит; также используется в переносном смысле для описания чего-то живого и блестящего.esDescribe algo que brilla con pequeños destellos de luz, o una bebida que burbujea o hace espuma; también se usa en sentido figurado para algo vivo, brillante o lleno de energía.frDécrit quelque chose qui brille avec de petites lueurs ou scintillements, ou une boisson qui pétille ; également utilisé au sens figuré pour décrire quelque chose de vivant et éclatant.deBeschreibt etwas, das mit kleinen Lichtblitzen glänzt, oder ein Getränk, das sprudelt; wird auch übertragen für etwas Lebendiges und Glanzvolles verwendet.ptDescreve algo que brilha com pequenos lampejos de luz, ou uma bebida que solta bolhas; também é usado em sentido figurado para descrever algo vivo e brilhante.zh形容闪闪发光、带有细小光点闪烁的样子；也形容饮料有气泡、会嘶嘶冒泡；还可比喻生动活泼、光彩照人。arيصف شيئًا يلمع بوميض صغير من الضوء، أو شرابًا فوارًا؛ ويُستعمل مجازًا لوصف شيء نابض بالحياة ولامع.

1. Shining with light A2 formal

   Reflecting or emitting small, bright flashes of light, like stars or glitter.

   • The sparkling stars lit up the night sky.
   • She wore a sparkling diamond necklace to the gala.
   • The lake was sparkling under the midday sun.

   ruСверкающийesBrillante con luzfrQui brille d'une lumière scintillantedeFunkelndptBrilhantezh闪闪发光的arلامع

   Synonyms: flashinggleamingglimmeringglintingglisteningglitteringscintillatingtwinkling

   Antonyms: darkdimdullmatte

2. Effervescent drink B1 formal

   Describing a beverage, especially wine or water, that contains bubbles of carbon dioxide, either naturally or artificially added.

   • We celebrated with a glass of sparkling wine.
   • She prefers sparkling water over still water.
   • The party featured a selection of sparkling beverages.

   ruИгристоеesEfervescentefrPétillant (boisson)deSprudelndptEspumantezh起泡的arفوار

   Synonyms: aeratedbubblycarbonatedeffervescentfizzy

   Antonyms: flatstill

• more sparkling comparative form
• most sparkling superlative form

A noun referring to a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее быстрое изменение яркости; краткая искра или вспышка.esSustantivo que designa el brillo vivo y cambiante de una luz; destello breve o chispa. También puede referirse a la efervescencia de un líquido.frNom désignant un scintillement ou un éclat lumineux bref et changeant ; une petite étincelle ou une lueur vive et passagère.deSubstantiv, das ein schnelles Wechseln der Helligkeit bezeichnet; kurzes Aufleuchten oder Funkeln.ptSubstantivo que designa o ato ou efeito de soltar faíscas, cintilar ou brilhar com pequenos lampejos; também pode indicar uma breve centelha ou lampejo.zh名词，表示快速改变亮度的现象；也指短暂的闪光或火花。arاسم يدل على الوميض أو البريق أو اللمعان، أو على شرارة أو ومضة خاطفة، أو على تغيّر سريع في السطوع.

1. Brief flash of light B2 formal

   A rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash.

   • The sparkling of the diamond caught everyone's eye.
   • A sudden sparkling appeared in the dark sky.
   • The sparkling of the fireflies lit up the garden.

   ruСверканиеesdestello breve de luzfrÉclat brefdeFunkelnptCintilaçãozh闪光arوميض

   Synonyms: flashflickergleamglintglittershimmersparktwinkle

• sparklings plural form
• sparklings' possessive plural form
• sparkling's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of shining with a flickering or shimmering light, or to express liveliness and vivacity.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия сияния мерцающим или переливающимся светом, или для выражения живости и энергичности.esVerbo que se usa para designar la acción de brillar con una luz centelleante o destellante, o para expresar viveza y energía.frVerbe désignant le fait de briller d'une lumière scintillante ou chatoyante, ou d'exprimer vivacité et énergie.deVerb, das das Aussenden eines funkelnden, glitzernden oder schimmernden Lichts bezeichnet oder Ausgelassenheit und Lebendigkeit ausdrückt.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de brilhar com luz cintilante ou refletida, ou para expressar vivacidade e energia.zh动词，表示闪烁、闪耀着光芒，或形容人充满活力、神采飞扬。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على لمعان الضوء ووميضه وتراقصه، أو للتعبير عن الحيوية والنشاط والإشراق.

1. Reflect brightly A2 formal

   To shine with a flickering or shimmering light; to glitter or glisten.

   • The diamond sparkled under the bright lights.
   • Her eyes sparkled with joy when she saw the surprise.
   • The morning dew made the grass sparkle in the sunlight.

   ruСверкатьesBrillar con luz centelleantefrBriller d'un éclat scintillantdeFunkelnptBrilharzh闪耀arلمعان

   Synonyms: flashgleamglimmerglintglistenglittershimmertwinkle

2. Be lively or brilliant B2 formal

   To be full of energy, wit, or brilliance; to exhibit exceptional talent or charm.

   • The comedian's performance sparkled with clever jokes.
   • Her conversation sparkled with intelligence and humor.
   • The young pianist's playing sparkled with technical mastery.

   ruБлистатьesBrillar por viveza o ingeniofrBriller par son esprit ou son éclatdeFunkelnptBrilharzh闪耀arيَتَلألأ

   Synonyms: coruscatedazzleeffervesceglitterscintillateshinetwinkle

3. Emit sparks B1 formal

   To produce small, bright flashes of light or fire.

   • The campfire sparkled as the wood crackled.
   • The faulty wiring caused the machine to sparkle dangerously.
   • The fireworks sparkled across the night sky.

   ruИскритьсяesemitir chispasfrétincelerdeFunkelnptFaiscarzh闪烁arيُشعِل شرارات

   Synonyms: coruscateflashglitterscintillatesparktwinkle

4. Become bubbly or frothy B1 formal

   To produce bubbles or foam, often used for liquids.

   • The champagne sparkled as it was poured into the glass.
   • The soda sparkled with tiny bubbles when opened.
   • The sea water sparkled with foam as the waves crashed.

   ruПенитьсяesHacerse espumoso o burbujeantefrDevenir pétillant ou mousseuxdeSprudelnptFormar espumazh起泡arيتحول إلى رغوة

   Synonyms: bubbleeffervescefizzfoamfroth

• sparkled past participle
• sparkled past simple
• sparkling present participle
• sparkles third person singular