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sparkling

The correct spelling is sparkling.

How to pronounce sparkling

/ˈspɑːklɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈspɑːklɪŋ/

Say it like: Spa-rkl-ing

The correct spelling is sparkling. To emit sparks; to throw off ignited or incandescent particles For example: "The wood was sparkling in the bonfire."

Usage Examples

The wood was sparkling in the bonfire.

The stars sparkle in the sky.

sparkling water

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To emit sparks; to throw off ignited or incandescent particles
  2. 2.(by extension) To shine as if throwing off sparks; to emit flashes of light; to scintillate; to twinkle
  3. 3.To manifest itself by, or as if by, emitting sparks; to glisten; to flash.
  4. 4.To emit little bubbles, as certain kinds of liquors; to effervesce
  5. 5.To emit in the form or likeness of sparks.

noun

  1. 1.Act or appearance of something that sparkles; a sparkle; a gleam.
  2. 2.A sparkling wine.

adjective

  1. 1.Of an object, reflecting light as if giving off tiny sparks.
  2. 2.Of a beverage, especially an alcoholic beverage, containing dissolved carbon dioxide (either naturally or that has been added) that comes out of solution in the form of many tiny bubbles.
  3. 3.Brilliant and vivacious.

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