Synonyms of sparkling

sparkling 1 of 2

adjective

1

as in bubbly

Related Words

• bubbly
• effervescent
• fizzy
• foamy
• sudsy
• soapy
• frothy
• lathery

2

as in gleaming

Related Words

• gleaming
• radiant
• cheerful
• cheery
• heartening
• gladdening
• heartwarming
• bright
• glad
• gay
• cheering

Dissimilar Words

• gray
• dark
• gloomy
• dismal
• bleak
• depressing
• dreary
• discouraging
• cheerless
• colorless
• dull
• black
• drab
• desolate
• disheartening
• lackluster
• lusterless
• dispiriting

3

as in merry

Related Words

• merry
• scintillating
• jovial
• laughing
• mirthful
• jolly
• playful
• sunny
• jocose
• whimsical
• flip
• waggish
• flippant
• entertaining
• pert
• mischievous
• jocund
• amusing
• prankish
• riotous
• droll
• smart-aleck
• comic
• rollicking
• funny
• ridiculous
• comical
• smart-alecky
• farcical
• uproarious
• ludicrous
• witty
• antic
• hysterical
• diverting
• frivolous
• risible
• intellectual
• joking
• cerebral
• laughable
• screaming
• humorous
• highbrow
• teasing
• sidesplitting
• jocular
• bantering
• facetious
• clever
• highbrowed
• jesting
• smart
• joshing

Dissimilar Words

• stupid
• lowbrow
• witless
• brainless
• lame
• hackneyed
• corny
• serious
• solemn
• earnest
• sober
• somber
• hackney
• humorless
• grave
• unfunny
• tearful
• doleful
• plaintive
• serious-minded
• woeful
• unamusing
• lachrymose
• uncomic
• dolorous
• sorry

sparkling

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verb

present participle of sparkle

1

as in glowing

to give off sparks

while fireworks that sparkle may be entertaining to look at, they can be highly dangerous when used indoors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glowing
• shining
• flashing
• sparking
• scintillating
• twinkling
• burning
• blazing
• flaming
• radiating
• lighting (up)
• flaring (up)
• combusting

2

as in glittering

to shoot forth bursts of light

the crystal sparkled in the sunlight

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gleaming
• glittering
• shimmering
• glinting
• shining
• glistening
• flashing
• twinkling
• glimmering
• glowing
• scintillating
• glistering
• glancing
• coruscating
• winking
• spangling
• flaming
• winkling
• lustering
• dazzling
• beaming
• radiating
• blinding
• blazing
• flaring
• glaring
• bedazzling
• dazing
• burning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sparkling

Adjective

Another new addition to Arrowhead’s holiday halls is The Nice List, an exclusive private suite experience with complimentary sparkling wine and charcuterie upon arrival, a dedicated suite attendant and premium parking. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026

Press the dough into an approximately 14 by 4-inch rectangular tart pan with a removable bottom and sprinkle with the sparkling sugar. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

Pinch-runner Cedric Mullins replaced Caminero before DeLuca, who had made sparkling catches to deny Yelich in the third and William Contreras in the fourth, hit a grounder past the mound as Drohan tried in vain to make a behind-the-back snag. — Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Dorfman was on hand to recognize Henry Zankov, and was wearing a sparkling look from the designer for the evening. — Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

Globally, Coke's sparkling soft drinks business saw volume increase 5% during the quarter, lifted by growth of Coke, Coke Zero Sugar and Diet Coke. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

Yet amid all the decadent breakfasts and sparkling balls, one socialite found herself on a deeper mission as the days grew longer and a warm summer set in. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

Palvin, 33, returned to the runway decked out in sparkling diamonds only six weeks after giving birth to her first daughter with husband Dylan Sprouse. — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

The cool, consistent temperatures of 2018 allowed for slow fruit maturation, complex flavor development, and beautiful tension and acidity in the sparkling wines, so this edition of La Rêve also offers notes of citrus, lychee, and Bartlett pear. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026

Verb

Make a refreshing mocktail with a sprig of rosemary plus equal parts unsweetened cranberry juice and club soda or sparkling water. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 2 Nov. 2026

In This Article There are occasions that call for heirloom china and sparkling crystal, but a truly gracious host knows that the most enjoyable gatherings aren’t necessarily the ones with the finest things, but rather, a relaxed environment. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026

For those who want to scratch an itch for golden age musical nostalgia, this sparkling yet empty production might suffice. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Peak was certainly radiating, thanks to glossy eyelid makeup, rose blush and highlight on her cheeks, and sparkling pink lips. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Recently, a torrent of sparkling drinks has flooded in-person and online shelves, all with a dash of sugar instead of zero or artificial sweetener. — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026

However, the company's North American business would have reported volume growth if not for the timing of the Fourth of July holiday and the monthslong shortage of Topo Chico, a sparkling water brand Coke owns, Murphy told CNBC. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

Boisset also has younger wine drinkers in mind with his plans for Artesa, which began life in 1992 as sparkling-wine house Codorniu Napa, a New World extension of the Raventós Codorníu family of Cava fame. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2026

The bathroom was decked out with marble on the floors and walls, and the walk-in shower was spacious and sparkling clean. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026