sparkle

/ˈspɑrkəl/
noun
  1. A small, bright flash of light; a glittering quality.
    • The fireworks filled the sky with sparkles of red and gold.
    • She added a little sparkle to her dress with some sequins.
    • The sparkle of the lake in the sunlight was beautiful.
  2. Liveliness, energy, or charm in a person or performance.
    • The young singer brought a natural sparkle to the stage.
    • She has a sparkle in her personality that makes everyone smile.
    • His writing lacks the sparkle of his earlier work.
Antonyms
verb
  1. To shine with small, bright flashes of light.
    • The morning dew sparkled on the grass as the sun rose.
    • Her eyes sparkled with excitement when she saw the surprise.
    • The diamonds sparkled under the bright lights of the jewelry store.
  2. To be lively, energetic, or full of wit and charm.
    • The party really sparkled once the music started playing.
    • The comedian's performance sparkled with clever jokes and energy.
    • Her conversation sparkled as she told stories about her travels.
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