sparkle
verb [I] /ˈspɑː.kl̩/
/ˈspɑːr-/ Definition
› to shine brightly with a lot of small points of light: The snow/sea sparkled in the sunlight.Emitting and casting light › If a person or performance sparkles, they are energetic, interesting, and exciting: Alice is shy and quiet at parties, but her sister really sparkles!Exciting and interesting
(Definition of sparkle verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- absorbing adjective
- action-packed adjective
- arresting adjective
- barnstorming adjective
- be better than sex idiom
- compulsive adjective
- dazzle verb
- glittering adjective (EXCITING)
- interestingly adverb
- intoxicating adjective
- intriguing adjective
- juicy adjective (GOOD)
- meaty adjective (INTERESTING)
- mesmeric adjective
- sex sth up phrasal verb
- sexy adjective (INTERESTING)
- spellbinding adjective
- spicy adjective (EXCITING)
- stimulating adjective
- whirlwind adjective
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Exciting and interesting
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