(more sparkling; most sparkling)
1 : shining with or reflecting bright points of light
the sparkling blue sea
sparkling jewels
2 : bright and clever
sparkling wit
3 : of the best quality : excellent or outstanding
a sparkling performance
The building is a sparkling example of modern architecture at its best.
(Brit) athletes in sparkling (=superb, brilliant) form
4 : always used before a noun : containing bubbles
sparkling wine
sparkling grape juice