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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Alyssa Farah Griffin's Picks: Festive Gal Headbands Festive Gal's unique and sparkly party supplies are designed in their sparkle studio in Colorado. The View, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024 Style them with sneakers and a sweater for casual occasions, or dress them up with pointed-toe heels and a sparkly blouse for New Year’s Eve. Averi Baudler, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024 Moroney hit the stage in a silver get-up, silver sparkly guitar included. Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024 She was photographed on the dancefloor in a matching dark red outfit, including a sparkly top. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024 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 6 Jan. 2025.

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