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sparkling
(spark|ling)
Pronunciation:
/ˈspɑːk(ə)lɪŋ, ˈspɑːklɪŋ/
adjective
1
shining brightly with flashes of light:
her sparkling blue eyes
lively and witty:
sparkling dialogue
2
(of a drink) effervescent; fizzy:
sparkling wine
Derivatives
sparklingly
adverb
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