Sparkling vs. Still — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Sparkling and Still
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Sparkling
To give off sparks.
Still
A still is an apparatus used to distill liquid mixtures by heating to selectively boil and then cooling to condense the vapor. A still uses the same concepts as a basic distillation apparatus, but on a much larger scale.
Sparkling
To give off or reflect flashes of light; glitter
"The night seemed very large and still, and the stars sparkled like frost in the black sky" (Laura Ingalls Wilder). "The diamonds sparkled in a sunset ray that came through the slats of the shutters" (Edith Wharton).
Still
Not moving or making a sound
The still body of the young man
The sheriff commanded him to stand still and drop the gun
She sat very still, her eyes closed
He lay still, unable to move
Sparkling
To be reflected in small flashes of light
"The light of the rising moon sparkled on the sea" (Arthur C. Clarke).
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Still
Deep silence and calm; stillness
The still of the night
Sparkling
To be brilliant in performance.
Still
An ordinary static photograph as opposed to a motion picture, especially a single shot from a cinema film
Stills photography
Film stills
Sparkling
To make or contain witty or intelligently lively remarks
Their conversation sparkled all evening.
Still
An apparatus for distilling alcoholic drinks such as whisky.
Sparkling
To release gas bubbles; effervesce
Champagne sparkles.
Still
Up to and including the present or the time mentioned; even now (or then) as formerly
He still lives with his mother
It was still raining
Sparkling
A small spark or gleaming particle.
Still
Nevertheless; all the same
I'm afraid he's crazy. Still, he's harmless
Sparkling
A glittering quality.
Still
Even (used with comparatives for emphasis)
Hank, already sweltering, began to sweat still more profusely
Write, or better still, type, captions for the pictures
Sparkling
Brilliant animation; vivacity.
Still
Make or become still; quieten
She raised her hand, stilling Erica's protests
The din in the hall stilled
Sparkling
Emission of gas bubbles; effervescence.
Still
Not moving or in motion
The patient must be still for the doctor to work.
Sparkling
Of an object, reflecting light as if giving off tiny sparks or flashes of light.
Still
Free from disturbance, agitation, or commotion
The still waters of the lake.
Sparkling
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.
Still
Of or relating to a single or static photograph as opposed to a movie.
Sparkling
(figurative) Brilliant and vivacious.
Still
Making or characterized by no sound or faint sound
The crowd cheered and then grew still.
Sparkling
Act or appearance of something that sparkles; a sparkle; a gleam.
Still
Not carbonated; lacking effervescence
A still wine.
Sparkling
A sparkling wine.
Still
Silence; quiet
The still of the night.
Sparkling
Emitting sparks; glittering; flashing; brilliant; lively; as, sparkling wine; sparkling eyes.
Still
A still photograph, especially one taken from a scene of a movie and used for promotional purposes.
Sparkling
A rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
Still
A still-life picture.
Sparkling
Shining with brilliant points of light like stars;
Sparkling snow
Sparkling eyes
Still
An apparatus for distilling liquids, such as alcohols, consisting of a vessel in which the substance is vaporized by heat and a cooling device in which the vapor is condensed.
Sparkling
Marked by high spirits or excitement;
His fertile effervescent mind
Scintillating personality
Sparkling conversation
A row of sparkly cheerleaders
Still
A distillery.
Sparkling
Used of wines and waters; charged naturally or artificially with carbon dioxide;
Sparkling wines
Sparkling water
Still
Without movement; motionlessly
Stand still.
Sparkling
Having brief brilliant points or flashes of light;
Bugle beads all aglitter
Glinting eyes
Glinting water
His glittering eyes were cold and malevolent
Shop window full of glittering Christmas trees
Glittery costume jewelry
Scintillant mica
The scintillating stars
A dress with sparkly sequins
`glistering' is an archaic term
Still
At the present time; for the present
We are still waiting.
Still
Up to or at a specified time; yet
Still had not made up her mind.
Still
At a future time; eventually
May still see the error of his ways.
Still
In increasing amount or degree; even
And still further complaints.
Still
In addition; besides
Had still another helping.
Still
All the same; nevertheless.
Still
To make motionless or unagitated
The afternoon heat stilled the breeze.
Still
To make quiet; silence
"a ... cold wind that stilled even the chorus of insects" (David Campbell).
Still
To allay or calm
The parents stilled their child's fears of the dark.
Still
To become still.
Still
Not moving; calm.
Sit there and stay still!
Still waters run deep.
Still
Not effervescing; not sparkling.
Still water; still wines
Still
Uttering no sound; silent.
Still
(not comparable) Having the same stated quality continuously from a past time
Still
Comparatively quiet or silent; soft; gentle; low.
Still
(obsolete) Constant; continual.
Still
Without motion.
They stood still until the guard was out of sight.
Still
(aspect) Up to a time, as in the preceding time.
Is it still raining?
It was still raining five minutes ago.
We've seen most of the sights, but we are still visiting the museum.
I’m still not wise enough to answer that.
Still
(degree) To an even greater degree. Used to modify comparative adjectives or adverbs.
Tom is tall; Dick is taller; Harry is still taller / Harry is taller still.
Still
(conjunctive) Nevertheless.
I’m not hungry, but I’ll still manage to find room for dessert.
Yeah, but still...
Still
Always; invariably; constantly; continuously.
Still
(extensive) Even, yet.
Some dogs howl, more yelp, still more bark.
Still
A period of calm or silence.
The still of the night
Still
(photography) A photograph, as opposed to movie footage.
Still
(slang) A resident of the Falkland Islands.
Still
A device for distilling liquids.
Still
(catering) A large water boiler used to make tea and coffee.
Still
(catering) The area in a restaurant used to make tea and coffee, separate from the main kitchen.
Still
A building where liquors are distilled; a distillery.
Still
To calm down, to quiet.
To still the raging sea
Still
(obsolete) To trickle, drip.
Still
To cause to fall by drops.
Still
To expel spirit from by heat, or to evaporate and condense in a refrigeratory; to distill.
Still
Motionless; at rest; quiet; as, to stand still; to lie or sit still.
Still
Uttering no sound; silent; as, the audience is still; the animals are still.
The sea that roared at thy command,At thy command was still.
Still
Not disturbed by noise or agitation; quiet; calm; as, a still evening; a still atmosphere.
Still
Comparatively quiet or silent; soft; gentle; low.
Still
Constant; continual.
By still practice learn to know thy meaning.
Still
Not effervescing; not sparkling; as, still wines.
Still
Freedom from noise; calm; silence; as, the still of midnight.
Still
A steep hill or ascent.
Still
A vessel, boiler, or copper used in the distillation of liquids; specifically, one used for the distillation of alcoholic liquors; a retort. The name is sometimes applied to the whole apparatus used in in vaporization and condensation.
Still
A house where liquors are distilled; a distillery.
Still
To this time; until and during the time now present; now no less than before; yet.
It hath been anciently reported, and is still received.
Still
In the future as now and before.
Hourly joys be still upon you!
Still
In continuation by successive or repeated acts; always; ever; constantly; uniformly.
The desire of fame betrays an ambitious man into indecencies that lessen his reputation; he is still afraid lest any of his actions should be thrown away in private.
Chemists would be rich if they could still do in great quantities what they have sometimes done in little.
Still
In an increasing or additional degree; even more; - much used with comparatives.
The guilt being great, the fear doth still exceed.
Still
Notwithstanding what has been said or done; in spite of what has occured; nevertheless; - sometimes used as a conjunction. See Synonym of But.
As sunshine, broken in the rill,Though turned astray, is sunshine still.
Still
After that; after what is stated.
In the primitive church, such as by fear being compelled to sacrifice to strange gods, after repented, and kept still the office of preaching the gospel.
And like the watchful minutes to the hour,Still and anon cheered up the heavy time.
Still
To stop, as motion or agitation; to cause to become quiet, or comparatively quiet; to check the agitation of; as, to still the raging sea.
He having a full sway over the water, had power to still and compose it, as well as to move and disturb it.
Still
To stop, as noise; to silence.
With his name the mothers still their babies.
Still
To appease; to calm; to quiet, as tumult, agitation, or excitement; as, to still the passions.
Toil that would, at least, have stilled an unquiet impulse in me.
Still
To cause to fall by drops.
Still
To expel spirit from by heat, or to evaporate and condense in a refrigeratory; to distill.
Still
To drop, or flow in drops; to distill.
Still
A static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes);
He wanted some stills for a magazine ad
Still
(poetic) tranquil silence;
The still of the night
Still
An apparatus used for the distillation of liquids; consists of a vessel in which a substance is vaporized by heat and a condenser where the vapor is condensed
Still
A plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation
Still
Make calm or still;
Quiet the dragons of worry and fear
Still
Cause to be quiet or not talk;
Please silence the children in the church!
Still
Lessen the intensity of or calm;
The news eased my conscience
Still the fears
Still
Make motionless
Still
Not in physical motion;
The inertia of an object at rest
Still
Marked by absence of sound;
A silent house
Soundless footsteps on the grass
The night was still
Still
Free from disturbance;
A ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay
The quiet waters of a lagoon
A lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky
A smooth channel crossing
Scarcely a ripple on the still water
Unruffled water
Still
Used of pictures; of a single or static photograph not presented so as to create the illusion of motion; or representing objects not capable of motion;
A still photograph
Cezanne's still life of apples
Still
Not sparkling;
A still wine
Still mineral water
Still
Free from noticeable current;
A still pond
Still waters run deep
Still
With reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation;
It's still warm outside
Will you still love me when we're old and grey?
Still
Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession);
Although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it
While we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed
He was a stern yet fair master
Granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go
Still
To a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons;
Looked sick and felt even worse
An even (or still) more interesting problem
Still another problem must be solved
A yet sadder tale
Still
Without moving or making a sound;
He sat still as a statue
Time stood still
They waited stock-still outside the door
He couldn't hold still any longer
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