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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In the adorable picture, Grace could be seen wearing a dark green sparkly dress with a green ribbon, posing with her arms over her head.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Strings with just a couple of beads on them will add subtle, glimmering charm to each branch of your tree; extra-long strings will make your tree look like it's been draped with sparkly garlands.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025
The glittery red says both pretty and sparkly but also hints at a sinister feeling of blood, perfectly illustrating the light and dark sides of the beauty industry.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
Aguilera wore her platinum blond hair parted to the side and worn in soft curls and kept her makeup bright with sparkly eye shadows.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 9 Dec. 2025
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Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Strings with just a couple of beads on them will add subtle, glimmering charm to each branch of your tree; extra-long strings will make your tree look like it's been draped with sparkly garlands.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025
The glittery red says both pretty and sparkly but also hints at a sinister feeling of blood, perfectly illustrating the light and dark sides of the beauty industry.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
Aguilera wore her platinum blond hair parted to the side and worn in soft curls and kept her makeup bright with sparkly eye shadows.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 9 Dec. 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 17 Dec. 2025.
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