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

Earlier in the week, on Wednesday, June 23, Zendaya appeared in the superhero's signature colors — albeit with a sparkly twist. — Marissa G. Muller, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

In Amsterdam, the actress wore a red-hot miniskirt from the 2027 Louis Vuitton cruise line by Nicolas Ghesquiere for Louis Vuitton, as well as a sheer LBD covered in sparkly vines. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 22 June 2026

There is a sparkly Sydney Opera House ornamental figurine and a set of six coasters from Fiji wrapped in newspaper rattling inside my backpack with her name on them. — Joseph Trinidad, Longreads, 16 June 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