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.

—Shara Tonn

Examples of sparkly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In photos obtained by TMZ, Gomez was also spotted leaving Madison Square Garden in a sparkly one-shoulder gown layered over a black bra. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026

Meanwhile, her fringe was combed off to one side of her forehead above a classic, sparkly smoky eye and winged liner. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 July 2026

Lindsay's sister Nicole (Christy Carlson Romano) seems to be the first to notice the enemies-to-lovers sparks flying, especially as Philip slips a sparkly shoe onto Lindsey's foot. — Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Accentuate the high neckline and tucked waist details with sparkly accessories like statement earrings and delicate bangles. — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 16 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sparkly

• darkly
• starkly