SPARKLY Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

sparkly

adjective

Definition of sparkly

as in cheerful

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Recent Examples of sparkly Jewel Cave National Monument The third-longest cave in the world wows with sparkly crystals and 177 miles of passages located 12 miles west of Custer. — Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 5 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for sparkly

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Adjective

The town is also locally known for its cheerful embrace of all things Christmas as well.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Rooms feel traditional, yet never fusty, with cheerful blue and green quilts and rich wood furnishings.

— Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of cheerful

Adjective

The gregarious and media-savvy Hilton has been waging an energetic and effervescent run for governor, with multiple appearances a day and frequent updates to his cheeky social media accounts.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Along with the star, Bergamote 22 expertly blends in grapefruit and petitgrain for an effervescent opening, combined with white tea notes for extra freshness, plus a woody backbone of vetiver paired with amber and musk.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of effervescent

Adjective

After New Year’s our mother dumps it, with all the glossy families and chirpy letters, in the trash.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
Also in residence is roommate Susie (Thaddea Graham), a chirpy cosplayer — and coincidentally Jinx’s biggest fan — whose skills will become valuable as Margo, needing cash, sets off into the world of OnlyFans.

— Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026

Definition of chirpy

Adjective

However, developing specialized buoyant materials, underwater conduits, and anti-corrosive gear come with a premium price tag.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
The buoyant 808s ping-pong back and forth, sounding like an aquatic marching band ushering in a deep-sea championship team.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of buoyant

Adjective

Offer an upbeat alternative that costs less, and track the expense so freedom still feels available.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
In all, the star would devote a baker’s dozen of tunes on the 32-song setlist to this upbeat tropical music gem, which incorporates reggaeton, Latin pop, cumbia, salsa, vallenato and more.

— Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of upbeat

Adjective

Wasn’t the entire point of season two making both the audience and Ted realize all the ways in which his ultra-chipper attitude and impenetrable optimism were a mask for decades of repressed sadness?

— Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2023
The chipper Brydon, recommitted to his family after his infidelities in the second installment, is enjoying greater professional success.

— Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 19 May 2020

Definition of chipper

Adjective

That same day, hundreds of women gathered outside the courthouse where Clancy is standing trial, wearing bright pink, in an attempt to raise awareness around maternal mental health.

— Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
If these headsets move to 'see through' or augmented reality, the solution will likely require a MicroLED to be bright enough to compete with the daytime sun and surroundings of a drone pilot on the battlefield.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of bright

Adjective

But another group of residents has been enthusiastic about Amazon and the park, saying the city has to do something to revitalize itself.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
The service The team are friendly, enthusiastic, and genuinely warm, made even more memorable by their vibrant, patterned uniforms that bring extra character to the experience.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of enthusiastic

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