adjective
sparkling
SPAHK-lihng
adjective
1
Reflecting light in bright little flashes.
"The sparkling snow made the whole hillside glitter."
2
Of a drink, containing bubbles of dissolved carbon dioxide.
"They ordered a bottle of sparkling water with dinner."
3
Brilliant, witty, or full of energy.
"The critics praised her sparkling performance."
How to Use Sparkling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGlittering, fizzy, or full of wit and energy, depending on context.
Common pairings
sparkling wine
sparkling water
sparkling conversation
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