sparkling
/ˈspɑːklɪŋ/adjective
उच्चारण स्पार्क्लिंग
चमकता हुआ, झिलमिलाता हुआ
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shining and flashing with light
चमकता हुआ, झिलमिलाता हुआ
- sparkling eyes
- sparkling clean windows
- The sparkling waters of the lake lured the visitors.
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- Her sparkling earrings caught the light of the lamps.
- The dewdrops were sparkling on the grass in the morning.
Synonyms glittering shining twinkling gleaming glistening
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(of drinks) containing bubbles of gas
(पेय) बुलबुलेदार, झागदार
- sparkling water
- The waiter offered us sparkling water with a slice of lemon.
- I prefer plain water to sparkling water.
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- The restaurant sells sparkling lemonade in glass bottles.
- Sparkling drinks may cause discomfort if you drink them too quickly.
Synonyms fizzy effervescent bubbly carbonated
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interesting and full of life
जीवंत, शानदार, रोचक
- a sparkling performance
- sparkling conversation
- The comedian gave a sparkling performance.
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- Her sparkling wit made the dinner party a success.
- It was a sparkling speech full of humour and ideas.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
sparkling + noun
Before a noun, sparkling means shining with small flashes of light, such as sparkling eyes or a sparkling river.
Noun से पहले 'sparkling' का अर्थ छोटी-छोटी चमक के साथ चमकना है, जैसे sparkling eyes या sparkling river।
- The sparkling river looked beautiful in the morning sun.
- Her sparkling eyes showed her joy.
sparkling with + noun
Use with to say what makes something sparkle, such as with joy, with lights or with wit.
कोई चीज़ किस कारण चमक रही है, यह बताने के लिए 'with' आता है, जैसे joy, lights या wit के साथ।
- The hall was sparkling with lights on Diwali night.
- Her eyes were sparkling with excitement.
sparkling water / wine / drink
For drinks, sparkling means containing bubbles of gas; the opposite is still water.
पेय के लिए 'sparkling' का अर्थ गैस के बुलबुले वाला है; इसका विलोम 'still water' है।
- He asked for sparkling water with lemon.
sparkling performance / wit / conversation
Figuratively, it describes something lively, clever and full of energy.
आलंकारिक रूप से यह जीवंत, चतुर और ऊर्जा से भरी चीज़ को बताता है।
- The captain played a sparkling innings in the final.
sparkling vs sparking
Sparkling is shining with light; sparking is giving off small electric sparks, as from a loose wire.
'Sparkling' का अर्थ चमकना है; 'sparking' का अर्थ ढीले तार जैसी जगह से बिजली की चिंगारियाँ निकलना है।
- The sparking wire was dangerous near the sparkling water tank.
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sparkling + noun
eyeswaterwinediamondsperformance
- The bride wore sparkling diamonds at the wedding.
adverb + sparkling
brightlycleancrystalverydazzlingly
- The marble floor was sparkling clean after the festival.
sparkling + with
with joywith lightswith witwith energy
- The conversation was sparkling with wit.
sparkling + abstract noun
careerwitdisplayformsuccess
- The young batsman is in sparkling form this season.
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- The sparkling waters of the Dal Lake attract thousands of tourists.
डल झील का चमकता पानी हज़ारों पर्यटकों को आकर्षित करता है।
- Radhika's sparkling answer impressed the interview panel.
राधिका के चमकदार उत्तर ने साक्षात्कार समिति को प्रभावित किया।
- The children's eyes were sparkling at the sight of the fireworks.
आतिशबाज़ी देखकर बच्चों की आँखें चमक उठीं।
- He ordered sparkling water instead of a soft drink.
उसने शीतल पेय की जगह स्पार्कलिंग पानी मँगवाया।
- The cricketer put up a sparkling display in the semi-final.
क्रिकेटर ने सेमीफ़ाइनल में शानदार प्रदर्शन किया।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ The stars were sparkle in the clear sky.
✓ The stars were sparkling in the clear sky.
After were, the continuous form needs the -ing participle.
'Were' के बाद continuous रूप में -ing participle चाहिए।
✗ Her eyes sparkled from joy.
✓ Her eyes sparkled with joy.
The emotion that makes eyes sparkle takes with, not from.
आँखों के चमकने का कारण बनने वाली भावना के साथ 'with' आता है, 'from' नहीं।
✗ The loose wire was sparkling and caught fire.
✓ The loose wire was sparking and caught fire.
Electric sparks are sparking; sparkling means shining prettily.
बिजली की चिंगारियों के लिए 'sparking' आता है; 'sparkling' का अर्थ सुंदर ढंग से चमकना है।
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
glittering shining twinkling gleaming glistening fizzy effervescent bubbly carbonated lively vivacious brilliant witty animated
Antonyms
AaSpelling
spark·ling
The e of sparkle dropped before -ing (not 'sparkleing').
-ing से पहले sparkle का e हटकर ('sparkleing' गलत है)।
?Which word?
Keep the shine words together: sparkle (small bright flashes), twinkle (of stars), glitter (of gold or sequins), gleam (soft polished shine), glisten (of wet surfaces).
चमक के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: sparkle (छोटी चमकीली झलक), twinkle (तारों की), glitter (सोने या सितारों की), gleam (पॉलिश की हल्की चमक), glisten (गीली सतह की)।