sparkling
- 01 A2 Elementary
adj.shining with many small, bright flashes of light.
adj.reflecting light in a series of brief, bright flashes.
Simple“The sparkling blue water of the swimming pool looked very inviting in the sun.”
In context“The sunlight hit the fresh snow, creating a sparkling landscape that stretched toward the horizon.”
Synonyms - 02 A2 Elementary
adj.containing many small bubbles of gas.
adj.containing dissolved carbon dioxide that forms bubbles; effervescent.
Simple“Would you like still or sparkling water with your meal?”
In context“The waiter served a chilled sparkling cider that complemented the acidity of the green apple tart.”
Synonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.full of energy, intelligence, and wit.
adj.demonstrating high levels of wit, vivacity, or brilliance in social interaction.
Simple“She has a sparkling personality and always makes people laugh at parties.”
In context“The dinner conversation was sparkling, ranging from lighthearted anecdotes to deep philosophical debates.”
- 04 B1 Intermediate
n.a drink that has bubbles in it, like sparkling water or wine.
n.a carbonated beverage, typically referring to sparkling water or sparkling wine in an elliptical sense.
Simple“I'll just have a glass of sparkling with a slice of lemon, please.”
In context“After the ceremony, the guests gathered on the terrace for a glass of sparkling and some light appetizers.”
By surface analysis, sparkle + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.