sparkle

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to be very lively, interesting, or funny in a social situation.

v. to manifest vivacity, wit, or intelligence in a social or intellectual context.

“She always sparkles at parties because she tells such great stories.”

“The lead actress truly sparkles in this role, bringing a level of wit and energy that elevates the entire production.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Cooking

v. to have many small bubbles of gas, like soda or champagne.

v. to emit small bubbles of gas; to effervesce.

“The mineral water began to sparkle as soon as he poured it into the glass.”

“The cider will sparkle naturally if it is bottled before the fermentation process has completely finished.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a small, bright flash of light.

n. a small, bright point or flash of light; a scintillation.

“There was a tiny sparkle in the diamond when it caught the light.”

“The jeweler pointed out the exceptional sparkle of the gem, noting how the precision of the cut maximized its light return.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. a quality of being exciting, energetic, or bright.

n. an animated or vivacious quality in a person's character or performance.

“The teacher's eyes had a friendly sparkle whenever she told a joke.”

“Despite the serious subject matter, the script was written with a certain sparkle that kept the audience engaged throughout the evening.”