sparkling
|spark/ling|
B2
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/ˈspɑrk.lɪŋ/
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/ˈspɑː.klɪŋ/
(sparkle)
emit light
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sparkling' originates from the Middle English word 'sparklen,' which is a frequentative of 'spark,' meaning 'to emit sparks.'
Historical Evolution
'sparklen' transformed into the modern English word 'sparkling' through the addition of the suffix '-ing.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to emit sparks,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'shining or glittering with light.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
shining or glittering with light.
The sparkling stars lit up the night sky.
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Adjective 2
(of a beverage) containing bubbles of gas; effervescent.
She poured a glass of sparkling water.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45