sparkly
adjective
spar·kly
ˈspär-k(ə-)lē 
sparklier; sparkliest
: 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.—
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Accentuate the high neckline and tucked waist details with sparkly accessories like statement earrings and delicate bangles.
—Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
The Hackensack appeared behind the parking lot, surprisingly broad and sparkly.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 16 June 2026
The door opened and Miles descended, immediately setting the tone with her outfit, a puffy, sparkly white dress with a matching ribbon tied in her braids, not unlike what a bride-to-be might wear for her bachelorette party.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
The shoes are crafted with four scalloped straps that wrap the front of the foot, and are decorated with rows of sparkly crystals.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
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Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
The Hackensack appeared behind the parking lot, surprisingly broad and sparkly.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 16 June 2026
The door opened and Miles descended, immediately setting the tone with her outfit, a puffy, sparkly white dress with a matching ribbon tied in her braids, not unlike what a bride-to-be might wear for her bachelorette party.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
The shoes are crafted with four scalloped straps that wrap the front of the foot, and are decorated with rows of sparkly crystals.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sparkly
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“Sparkly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sparkly. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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