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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For the event, which raises money for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Gomez exuded old Hollywood elegance in a glamorous black gown featuring sparkly embellishments.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
The idea is to make the re-emergence into the Ipanema sunlight, the sparkly views of the Atlantic, and the golden beach, all the more dramatic.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
O'Connor can be seen resting her hand on Manganiello's forearm, showing off the sparkly engagement ring.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
Sometimes, it’s dressed up avec a sparkly crop top, blazer, and strappy sandals or a classic Chanel ballet flat.
—Michel Mejía, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2025
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Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
The idea is to make the re-emergence into the Ipanema sunlight, the sparkly views of the Atlantic, and the golden beach, all the more dramatic.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
O'Connor can be seen resting her hand on Manganiello's forearm, showing off the sparkly engagement ring.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
Sometimes, it’s dressed up avec a sparkly crop top, blazer, and strappy sandals or a classic Chanel ballet flat.
—Michel Mejía, Vogue, 15 Oct. 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 20 Oct. 2025.
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