Meaning of 'spark'

noun

merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance

Example: "I had a sparkle in my eye."

Synonyms: light

noun

a momentary flash of light

Synonyms: flicker

noun

a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction

noun

electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

Synonyms: discharge

noun

a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger

Example: "a spark of interest"

verb

put in motion or move to act

Synonyms: trip

verb

emit or produce sparks

Example: "A high tension wire, brought down by a storm, can continue to spark"

Synonyms: sparkle