sparkly
adjective
spar·kly
ˈspär-k(ə-)lē 
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.—
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Her daughter, who stood just a little bit taller than her mom, wore a sparkly, white sheer shirt and matching white sparkly shorts.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
But thanks to you and this very sparkly award — this is f**king gorgeous!
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
For Empress, the sparkly blue creation transformed her night.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
The setup ― performers stand behind a sparkly curtain, blocking their faces ― allows people to break away from their anxiety.
—Ryan Garza, Freep.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
But thanks to you and this very sparkly award — this is f**king gorgeous!
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
For Empress, the sparkly blue creation transformed her night.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
The setup ― performers stand behind a sparkly curtain, blocking their faces ― allows people to break away from their anxiety.
—Ryan Garza, Freep.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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 Aug. 2025.
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