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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Has anyone ever made more of the sparkly little dress?
—Jonathan Van Meter, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2025
Earlier this month, however, the Princess of Wales was graciously gifted a sparkly red cowgirl hat by England's Red Roses rugby team after their victory against Australia in the Women's Rugby World Cup.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Sep. 2025
In a video later uploaded to YouTube, Haas, in a sparkly blue jumpsuit, her bright smile gleaming, walks up to the stage and starts to paint.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Dress your pet as Elphaba with a little witch hat and a touch of green (pet-safe) hair spray, or keep it sparkly with Glinda’s tiara and tutu.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
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Jonathan Van Meter, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2025
Earlier this month, however, the Princess of Wales was graciously gifted a sparkly red cowgirl hat by England's Red Roses rugby team after their victory against Australia in the Women's Rugby World Cup.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Sep. 2025
In a video later uploaded to YouTube, Haas, in a sparkly blue jumpsuit, her bright smile gleaming, walks up to the stage and starts to paint.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Dress your pet as Elphaba with a little witch hat and a touch of green (pet-safe) hair spray, or keep it sparkly with Glinda’s tiara and tutu.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 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 29 Sep. 2025.
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