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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Consider a nude or sparkly tone at the center of the lids, and perhaps a darker, richer shade along the outer orbital bone. — Laura Sandroni, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 Parton's legacy extended beyond her curvaceous figure, sky-high wigs, sparkly stilettos, and acrylic nails. — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 The boy goes to live with his mother, a kind-looking blond woman with sparkly blue eyes. — Ledio Cakaj, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026 And don’t reserve them for special occasion—sparkly pieces look just as chic during the day, adding a playful fashion-forward touch to any outfit. — Julia Guerra, InStyle, 22 Aug. 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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