sparkly

adjective

spar·​kly ˈspär-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce sparkly (audio)
sparklier; sparkliest
Synonyms of sparklynext
: tending to sparkle : shining with or reflecting bright points of light
sparkly Christmas decorations
a sparkly diamond
Run by various entrepreneurs, the vehicles … are cheap, plentiful, and known for loud music and sparkly disco balls.—Shara Tonn

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Keep scrolling to discover more Squishmallows on sale at Amazon, including this charming 20-inch Bigfoot with sparkly antennae. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 For a glossy, sparkly finish, brush the edges of the pastry with egg wash and sprinkle all over with Turbinado sugar before baking. — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026 Top it all off with a complimentary glass of wine or something sparkly like the vintage 2012 Chandon—one of the array of drink selections from the business-class wine list not available in regular economy. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 The video features key symbols of Chicano culture, from lowriders to marionette dolls and sparkly Lady of Guadalupe statues. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sparkly

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sparkly was in 1859

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