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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Its clean silhouette is elevated by long sleeves and sparkly details.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
This design features a mix of sparkly red tops, a heart-centric tic-tac-toe board, and a love letter.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
Following the engagement, Gordon — who vied for Joey Graziadei's heart on season 28 of The Bachelor — shared a glimpse of her sparkly engagement ring on her Instagram Stories.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Jewelry shopping is always a little more sparkly when there’s a deal.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 27 Jan. 2026
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Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
This design features a mix of sparkly red tops, a heart-centric tic-tac-toe board, and a love letter.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
Following the engagement, Gordon — who vied for Joey Graziadei's heart on season 28 of The Bachelor — shared a glimpse of her sparkly engagement ring on her Instagram Stories.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Jewelry shopping is always a little more sparkly when there’s a deal.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 27 Jan. 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 4 Feb. 2026.
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