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

For short-term storage of white and sparkling wines, use your refrigerator. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 July 2026

That spirit is evident in Method Oregon, which is dedicated to advancing Oregon’s reputation as a world-class sparkling-wine region and telling the story of Oregon’s fast-growing traditional method movement. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 July 2026

The sparkling material transitioned into a pink and yellow feathered design at the gown’s low-rise skirt, which featured a daring hip-high slit and floor-grazing silhouette. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 July 2026

The study of it, the dissection of it, and the train ride from Paris to Reims to visit Champagne, home of its eponymous sparkling wine. — Kyle Lucia Wu, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

Waiters swished past with little pots of lemon sorbet and glasses of Sprankel, a sparkling wine from Babylonstoren, Roos and Bekker’s farm and hotel in South Africa’s Franschhoek wine valley. — Mary Holland, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026

The walk there can be a pretty lengthy hike if done on foot, but the trail leads you to a small, secluded swimming cove where visitors sunbathe on the rocks and swim in the sparkling sea. — Kasey Busiel, Vogue, 17 July 2026

Earlier this year, Beyond launched a sparkling protein beverage called Beyond Immerse to appeal to the recent surge in demand for protein drinks. — Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Their sparkling glass cases were full of heaping cream puffs, vivid cupcakes and caramel colored pastries. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

Verb

Zendaya, 29, could then be seen placing her hand — adorned with her sparkling engagement ring — over Holland’s hand before giving the actor, 30, an affectionate squeeze. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

Weger holds a pair of sparkling JVB X Nomasei ‘Nono’ loafers. — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026

This is clearly the best shape for sparkling champagne as well. — Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Try alternatives like sparkling water with a splash of 100% fruit juice, unsweetened tea, or infused water. — Verywell Health, 25 July 2026

Carbonated drinks, such as soda, sparkling water and beer, also make bloating worse by adding gas to the stomach. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026

Over the past few years, Sofie Birch has amassed a sparkling catalog of bucolic curios on outré labels. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026

Celebrities with reach and personal reasons for going alcohol-free are now designing sparkling aperitifs, functional tonics, craft beers, wines and mixers built to sit comfortably next to anything a bartender pours. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

Unlike the Diamondbacks, the Pirates own a sparkling run differential and third-order winning percentage. — Tim Britton, New York Times, 22 July 2026