Shining vs. Sparkling
Difference Between Shining and Sparkling
Shiningadjective
Emitting light.
Sparklingadjective
Of an object, reflecting light as if giving off tiny sparks.
Shiningadjective
Reflecting light.
Sparklingadjective
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.
Shiningadjective
Having a high polish or sheen.
Sparklingadjective
(figurative) Brilliant and vivacious.
Shiningadjective
Having exceptional merit.
a shining exampleSparklingnoun
Act or appearance of something that sparkles; a sparkle; a gleam.
Shiningverb
present participle of shine
Sparklingnoun
A sparkling wine.
Shiningnoun
A bright emission of light; a gleam.
Sparklingnoun
a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
Shiningnoun
the work of making something shine by polishing it;
the shining of shoes provided a meager livingSparklingadjective
shining with brilliant points of light like stars;
sparkling snowsparkling eyesShiningadjective
marked by exceptional merit;
had shining virtues and few faultsa shining exampleSparklingadjective
marked by high spirits or excitement;
his fertile effervescent mindscintillating personalitysparkling conversationa row of sparkly cheerleadersShiningadjective
made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow;
bright silver candlesticksa burnished brass knockershe brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn wavesrows of shining glassesshiny black patentsSparklingadjective
used of wines and waters; charged naturally or artificially with carbon dioxide;
sparkling winessparkling waterShiningadjective
abounding with sunlight;
a bright sunny dayone shining normingwhen it is warm and shinySparklingadjective
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light;
bugle beads all aglitterglinting eyesglinting waterhis glittering eyes were cold and malevolentshop window full of glittering Christmas treesglittery costume jewelryscintillant micathe scintillating starsa dress with sparkly sequins`glistering' is an archaic termShiningadjective
reflecting light;
glistening bodies of swimmersthe horse's glossy coatlustrous auburn hairsaw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpetshining white enamel
