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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Frobisher also brought back a small, heavy, sparkly stone.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
Dern and Long’s red carpet looks mirrored one another, as the former actress wore a black gown adorned with baby pink feathers, and Long stunned in a sparkly all-pink ensemble.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
For the outing, Swift wore a black tank top with sparkly neckline details paired with loose-fitting jeans, heels and a dark jacket.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
Blake Lively left her sparkly Christian Louboutin shoes at home and opted for a more traditional heel style from the upcoming Fendi fall 2026 collection.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
Dern and Long’s red carpet looks mirrored one another, as the former actress wore a black gown adorned with baby pink feathers, and Long stunned in a sparkly all-pink ensemble.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
For the outing, Swift wore a black tank top with sparkly neckline details paired with loose-fitting jeans, heels and a dark jacket.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
Blake Lively left her sparkly Christian Louboutin shoes at home and opted for a more traditional heel style from the upcoming Fendi fall 2026 collection.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 May 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 3 Jun. 2026.
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