sparkling
n. A2 Elementary US //ˈspɑɹkəɫɪŋ// UK //spˈɑːklɪŋ// sparkling
n. shining with many small points of light. You use this to describe things like clean water, jewelry, or even a very bright personality.
n. reflecting or emitting small, bright flashes of light. Often describes liquids containing bubbles of gas or surfaces that catch the light.
The lake is sparkling in the morning sun.
She wore a sparkling diamond necklace that caught everyone's attention as she entered the ballroom.
The novelist was celebrated for her sparkling wit and ability to craft dialogue that felt both intellectually sharp and effortlessly natural.
By surface analysis, sparkle + -ing.
Usage
Commonly modifies nouns related to light, water, or personality; when describing wine, it indicates the presence of carbon dioxide bubbles.