1 : a little flash of light 2 : the quality of sparkling 3 : the quality or state of being effervescent

sparkling adjective 1. fizzy, bubbly, effervescent, frothy, carbonated, foamy, gassy a glass of sparkling wine

SPARKLING definition: 1. shining brightly: 2. energetic and interesting: 3. A sparkling drink is one that contains many…. Learn more.

SPARKLING definition: shining with flashing points or gleams of reflected light, as the ocean or a faceted gemstone. See examples of sparkling used in a sentence.

Something that's sparkling shines or glints with many little lights. You might say that the starry night sky is sparkling.

Definition of sparkling adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

to be brilliant, lively, or merry: Her eyes sparkled. Wine (of wine, soda water, etc.) to give off small bubbles of gas; effervesce. n. [countable] a sparkling appearance, luster, or play of light; glitter. …

Dec 3, 2025 · Of a beverage, especially an alcoholic beverage, containing dissolved carbon dioxide (either naturally or that has been added) that comes out of solution in the form of many tiny bubbles.

If a company is described as having sparkling figures or sparkling results, it has performed very well and made a lot of money.

SPARKLING meaning: 1 : shining with or reflecting bright points of light; 2 : bright and clever