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

Now, seven months into the year, the evidence is clear—fruity fragrance launches have dominated, from YSL Beauty’s latest iteration of Libre, with a juicy raspberry twist, to Parfums de Marly’s recent debut of Athénaïs, a sparkling citrine. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 July 2026

The two got engaged last summer, announcing the news in a July 19, 2025, Instagram post alongside a photo of Kuckenburg’s sparkling new ring. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

Trader Joe’s plans to make Calsecco a household favorite and prove that there’s still a place for new sparkling wines to go. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026

The ring, featuring a massive east-west diamond, was paired with a custom burnt orange satin dress from Louis Vuitton with matching pumps and a sparkling Bulgari necklace. — Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 July 2026

How to Clean Your Microwave With a Lemon Follow these tips from our experts when cleaning your microwave with a lemon to achieve a sparkling finish and fresh smell. — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 25 July 2026

But the intriguing narrative for fans of the Merseysiders was whether their best outfield player, attacker Iliman Ndiaye, would translate his sparkling Premier League form to the World Cup stage and hasten a summer transfer for himself. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Given the success of the inaugural event, the group founded the Method Oregon nonprofit in 2026 with the mission of establishing Oregon as a world-class sparkling wine region, and the group now boasts over 55 member wineries. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

Betty Buzz is a line of non-alcoholic sparkling mixers and sodas founded by actor Blake Lively. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

Verb

Its core was partly resolved into a sparkling ball of stars with faint outliers visible even in the 130mm aperture. — Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026

La Vierge de Fer contrasts the delicate fruit and a lily note with the screech of cold metal, sparkling aldehydes, and lilting sandalwood. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026

In addition to coffee, the company serves refreshers, lemonade, iced tea, smoothies, shakes, hot cocoa and sparkling soda. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 31 July 2026

As for the sparkling accessories, Aniston also reportedly wore a pearl-and-Swarovski-crystal crown with a traditional white circular veil draped over it. — Katie Mather, PEOPLE, 29 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