spark, n.
(sparks)
freq. cnt. 10
(sparks)
freq. cnt. 10
merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
<noun.attribute> freq. cnt.: 8 freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
light spark sparkle twinkle
sample sentences
"he had a sparkle in his eye""there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes"
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hypernym
a momentary flash of light
<noun.event> freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 1
flicker glint spark
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electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
<noun.phenomenon> freq. cnt.: 41 freq. cnt.: 37 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
arc discharge electric arc electric discharge spark
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction
<noun.object>
spark
a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger
<noun.quantity>
spark
sample sentences
"a spark of interest""a spark of decency"
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