sparkly

adjective

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

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The post was accompanied by a rare selfie of the couple, along with a photo of the Holiday actress looking glam in a sparkly dress and red lipstick. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025 In the first 48 hours after the singer donned the sparkly patch, sales and web traffic soared by over 3500% and revenue reached the seven figures, per the brand. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 13 Jan. 2025 One Wheel of Fortune contestant may not have walked away with a cash prize, but rather a sparkly engagement ring! Terry Dickerson, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025 Erivo closed out the tour with a bang in London in a sparkly Schiaparelli number made with a glittery rose gold conical leg covering. Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for sparkly 

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sparkly was in 1859

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“Sparkly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sparkly. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.

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