sparkle

Definition

A little spark; a scintillation.

Etymology

From Middle English sparkel, sparkle, sparcle, equivalent to spark + -le (diminutive suffix). In some modern uses deverbal from etymology 2 below.

Example Sentences

• "As sparckles from the Anduile vse to fly, / When heauie hammers on the wedge are swaid"
• "The lamp was shaded, and the fire was dim, when suddenly the log, which had burnt through, gave way; a shower of sparkles rose from the hearth, and a bright blaze illuminated the room, falling full on Francesca's face, as she bent over the patient."
• "The shock was sufficiently strong to strike out some sparkles of his fiery temper."