SPARKLE (2)

sparkle (2). Sparkle, v.i. to emit sparks, glitter, shine

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Spar″kle, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Sparkled (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Sparkling (?).] [[See Sparkle, n., Spark of fire.]] 1. 1. To emit sparks; to throw off ignited or incandescent particles; to shine as if throwing off sparks; to emit flashes of light; to scintillate; to twinkle; as, the blazing wood sparkles; the stars sparkle.
A mantelet upon his shoulder hanging Bretful of rubies red, as fire sparkling. Chaucer. 2. 2. To manifest itself by, or as if by, emitting sparks; to glisten; to flash.
I see bright honor sparkle through your eyes. Milton. 3. 3. To emit little bubbles, as certain kinds of liquors; to effervesce; as, sparkling wine.
Syn. — To shine; glisten; scintillate; radiate; coruscate; glitter; twinkle.