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

More light and access to the home’s back garden and its sparkling swimming pool were added throughout the home. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026

Dunkin' also has a new Berry Clementine Refresher, which can be made with green tea, black tea, lemonade, oat milk, protein milk or sparkling water. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Nightcap is a deliciously addictive gourmand, blending cozy vanilla and rich woods with sparkling ginger and cardamom for a spicy-sweet twist. — Allure Editors, Allure, 31 Aug. 2026

The sparkling personality of Israa lights up One in a Million, the Oscar-contending documentary that won two awards at Sundance, including the directing award for Itab Azzam and Jack Macinnes. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026

According to British Vogue, Anne wore Queen Mary’s Fringe Tiara—the same sparkling heirloom her mother, Queen Elizabeth II, had borrowed for her 1947 wedding to Prince Phillip. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026

Tucked between the sparkling Atlantic and South Carolina’s tranquil waterways, North Myrtle Beach checks all the boxes for your next getaway. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026

Repetitive motifs in various shapes were her trademark, resembling netting, swirls or worms, but most often dots, dancing proudly on her canvases or as sparkling balls or dots of light in her installations in all their vibrant, psychedelic glory. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

The evidence suggests that back then a thicker, ancient atmosphere sheltered flowing streams and sparkling lakes. — Ashwin R. Vasavada, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Verb

Harry’s mixed heritage also provides a more organic obstacle to his turn-of-the-century union with Sybylla, even as the pair’s chemistry deepens from sparkling to smoldering. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2026

The ban covers sparkling grape wine, malt beer, rice wine or sake, Irish and Scotch whiskies, and pisco and singani – as long as they are packaged. — Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

In a selfie that appeared to be taken by Brandon, Demetriades could be seen holding up her ring finger to show off a large diamond center stone, which was flanked by sparkling diamonds on each side on a gold band. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026

Underneath a sparkling 64-arm crystal chandelier, the two tallied long rallies with Osaka ultimately taking the win. — Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026

The jeweler recently posted up-close photos of the ring on Instagram, as well as a snap of Lee wearing a white veil and kissing Posty’s head while showing off the sparkling rock on her finger to the camera. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026

The small table was crowded with bottles of sparkling San Pellegrino and fancy saucières filled with every sauce and condiment on offer. — Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

Milwaukee's Hoan Bridge lit up in sparkling pink Tuesday night in honor of Parton. — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2026

The Giggly Squad co-host, 33, is partnering with Maison Perrier to host an Amazon Live takeover on the topic of modern romance, in honor of its new French Kiss sparkling water. — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026