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(n)
A flash of light; a spark.
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(v)
To sparkle with light; to shine with a brilliant and broken light or showy luster; to gleam.
(intransitive) To give off light; to reflect in flashes; to sparkle.
(intransitive, of a wet or greasy surface) To reflect light with a glittering luster; to sparkle, coruscate, glint or flash.
(intransitive, archaic) To gleam, glisten, or coruscate.
A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire, resulting from an electrical surge or excessive heat created by friction.
A carbonated beverage, especially champagne.
(intransitive, of a liquid) To emit small bubbles of dissolved gas; to froth or fizz.
Foam.
A substance composed of a large collection of bubbles or their solidified remains, especially:
(physics, uncountable) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers): visible light.
(transitive) To give a gloss or sheen to.
(adj)
Having a smooth, silklike, reflective (shiny) surface.
Highly intelligent.
(of a source of light) To shine with a flickering light; to glimmer.
(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
British standard spelling of luster (shine, etc.).
(intransitive) To emit heat and light without a flame.
Emitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant.
A piece of broken glass or pottery, especially one found in an archaeological dig.
A long piece cut or rent off; a sharp, slender fragment.
(intransitive) To stare angrily.
(military) Any shot, fragments, or debris thrown out by an exploding shell, bomb, or landmine.
(informal) An electrician, specifically, the radio operator on a ship of the merchant marine.
(uncommon) A faint shining or twinkling.
(informal) Things that sparkle; gems.
The quality of being sparkish.
(poetic) a glittering, a sparkling with light
A hand-held firework that emits sparks.
The state or quality of being sparkly.
(countable) An appearance of light, especially one which is indistinct or small, or short-lived.
That which glitters.
(rare) A contrasting part that makes something more interesting and attractive.
(colloquial, idiomatic, often ironic) A person who is intelligent, clever or quick-witted.
Emitting light.
A faint light; a dim glow.
A glint.
(uncountable) Zing, zip, or pizazz; excitement.
The shine or glow of fire.
Having a bright sheen.
(figurative) One's beloved.
The escape of gas from solution in a liquid, especially the escape of carbon dioxide from a carbonated drink.
a glimpse
Magnificent appearance, display or grandeur.
Glitz, glamor/glamour, showiness, or pizazz.
(also figuratively) Splendor; radiance; shininess.
(video games) A desirable collectible.
The appearance of something that glistens.
The quality of being spritely.
The ability or condition of shining with reflected light; sheen, gleam, gloss, sparkle, shine, etc.
razzle-dazzle, glitz
A wondrous or glorious glow.
(photography) A gleam of reflected light in a subject's eye.
Alternative form of pizzazz. [Flair, vitality, or zest; energy; vigor.]
Flair, vitality, or zest; energy; vigor.
(informal) Energetic charisma; zest; vitality.
(archaic, slang) A light; a candle; a lantern; a fire.
(physics) The radiant power received by unit area of surface.
(obsolete) A ray or glimmer of light; a gleam.
The act of illuminating, or supplying with light; the state of being illuminated.
The quality or state of being radiant; shining, bright or splendid.
(archaic) brilliancy
(countable) A shine of something which has been polished; a lustre, a polish.
A lively song or dance; a cheerful tune.
A good omen; a small but undependable chance of something positive to come.
Alternative spelling of pizzazz. [Flair, vitality, or zest; energy; vigor.]
(uncountable) Attractiveness or charm in dress, appearance, or manner.
Splendor, splendour; dazzling brightness.
Synonym of glimmer of hope.
The light thrown from a lit candle
A little charm or amulet.
The visual property of something shining with reflective light; shine.
(uncountable) Zest or vitality.
A little bit.
An act of touching, especially with the hand or finger.
(informal) Elegance in manner of dress; stylishness; flashiness.
The degree to which something is piquant, stimulating or exciting.
A state of fluttering excitement.
Something attractive or amusing but insubstantial.
The property of being sprightly.
A quick breaking or cracking sound or the action of producing such a sound.
(uncountable) The opening of flowers in general; the state of blossoming or of having the flowers open.
That which adds spice or (figurative) excitement.
(uncountable) Courage; spirit; mettle; determination.
(idiomatic) Enthusiasm, energy or a positive outlook or cheerful attitude.
The quality of being fervescent.
(figuratively) Something imaginary or lacking substance.
(by extension) Any apparently magical ingredient or effect; a panacea.
(figuratively) A good part of something that is otherwise fairly bad or unpleasant.
Electrical power, as supplied by power stations or generators.
(physics) A path that a photon or a group of photons takes through space, visible as a column of light.
A quaint and fanciful idea; a whim; playfully odd behaviour.