sparkle

• Существительное, обозначающее маленькую вспышку или искру света, а также живое, яркое и оживлённое качество, часто ассоциирующееся с весельем или отражённым светом.

A noun referring to a small flash or spark of light, or a lively, bright, and animated quality, often associated with merriment or reflected light.

1. Brightness or gleam of countenanceB2formal

   A lively, bright, or animated expression, often reflecting merriment or excitement.

   Блеск

   • Her eyes had a sparkle of joy when she saw the surprise.
   • The child's face was full of sparkle during the birthday party.
   • His sparkle of amusement was evident as he told the joke.

   Синонимыflashgleamglintglitterradianceshinetwinkle

   Антонимыdullnessflatness

2. Small flash or sparkB1formal

   A brief, small emission of light or a tiny flash.

   Искра

   • The sparkle of the diamond caught everyone's attention.
   • A sparkle of light appeared from the distant firefly.
   • The sparkle of the fireworks lit up the night sky.

   Синонимыflashflickergleamglimmerglintglittersparktwinkle

3. Quality of shining with reflected lightB1formal

   The property of reflecting light in a bright, shimmering manner.

   Блеск

   • The sparkle of the lake in the sunlight was mesmerizing.
   • She admired the sparkle of the polished silverware.
   • The sparkle of the stars reflected on the calm ocean.

   Синонимыflashgleamglimmerglintglistenglitterscintillationshimmershinetwinkle

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия сияния мерцающим или переливающимся светом, или для выражения живости и энергичности.

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

1. Reflect brightlyA2formal

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

   Сверкать

   • 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.

   Синонимыflashgleamglimmerglintglistenglittershimmertwinkle

2. Be lively or brilliantB2formal

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

   Блистать

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

   Синонимыcoruscatedazzleeffervesceglitterscintillateshinetwinkle

3. Emit sparksB1formal

   To produce small, bright flashes of light or fire.

   Искриться

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

   Синонимыcoruscateflashglitterscintillatesparktwinkle

4. Become bubbly or frothyB1formal

   To produce bubbles or foam, often used for liquids.

   Пениться

   • 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.

   Синонимыbubbleeffervescefizzfoamfroth