"Sparkles" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Small shiny, usually diamond-shaped pieces that reflect light.
Example: "The Christmas decorations on the tree were covered in sparkles."
Synonyms: glitters, glint, twinkle, flashes
Antonyms: dull, matte, opaque
In a broader sense, "sparkles" can also refer to anything that is lively, attractive, or impressive.
Example: "The new restaurant in town added sparkles to the local food scene."
To shine or glow with a fleeting, shooting light, as if a small light source or spark had been emitted: a spark flew from the light socket as the bulb blew.
To sparkle implies emitting small, flashing lights or a lustrous quality. It can also suggest a superficial or temporary glimmer of something, such as a moment of brilliance or a fleeting attempt at creating a good impression.
A sparkler is a small firework or pyrotechnic that produces many sparks of fire, which are usually white or colored, when ignited. It is typically a stick or metal rod coated with a pyrotechnic composition that burns rapidly and produces sparks when lit. Sparklers are often used to decorate outdoor events such as weddings, parties, and fireworks displays.
Sparklers are small, paper or wood stick devices that produce a sparkling, glowing effect when ignited. They are often used to add a festive touch to celebrations, parties, and other events, especially on special occasions like New Year's Eve, weddings, and outdoor gatherings. The sparks produced by sparklers are typically made of a combustible material, such as magnesium or potassium nitrate, which reacts with oxygen to produce a vivid, sparkling display.
Small flashes of light that are sometimes seen when something is rubbed against another thing, especially a hard surface, or when two sticks are struck together.<br><br>A sudden and brief burst of energy or activity.<br><br>A creative or original idea.<br><br>Example: The sparks flew as the tires screeched on the pavement.<br><br>Example: She got a spark of inspiration from reading the novel.<br><br>Example: The new restaurant sparked a lot of interest in the community.
verb: to move the upper jaw (mandible up and down, sideways, or from side to side) while the lower jaw (maxilla) remains still, typically for eating, speaking, or in various sports like boxing.<br><br>Example: A dog often spars gently with its puppy, a way to play and build strength.<br><br>In sports, the term is often used to refer to the sparring in fight sports like boxing or karate, where two participants engage in a controlled fight, exchanging blows without causing harm.<br><br>Noun: A sparring partner is someone you practice sparring with, often in a fight sport.<br><br>Example: I trained for several months with Maria as my sparring partner.
A small to medium-sized bird that belongs to the family Passeridae. It is a member of the sparrow family and is known for its distinctive black spot on its chest and brown back. Sparrows are found in a wide range of habitats, including urban areas, grasslands, and forests. They are omnivores, feeding on seeds, insects, and small fruits.