the occurrence of a small flash or spark
"The firework exploded overhead, sending a shower of embers that each let out a brief sparkle before fading into the night sky."
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
"The surface of the lake sparkled under the morning sun, reflecting thousands of tiny points of light across the water."
A little spark; a scintillation.
"The old lighthouse beam caught the morning sun and threw a brilliant sparkle across the harbor water."
be lively or brilliant or exhibit virtuosity
"The musical performance sparkled"
"A scintillating conversation"
"his playing coruscated throughout the concert hall"
become bubbly or frothy or foaming
"The boiling soup was frothing"
"The river was foaming"
"sparkling water"
To emit sparks; to throw off ignited or incandescent particles
"The old metal fence began to sparkle as the torch flame touched its rusty surface, sending tiny glowing bits flying into the night air."