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

Vendetta Uomo takes a warmer, spicier direction, pairing sparkling ginger and a cinnamon liqueur accord with a modern woodsy twist. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

However, the jewels Mary acquired throughout her lifetime serve as a sparkling reminder of her legacy, from the Cullinan diamonds to the Queen Mary’s bandeau tiara which Meghan Markle wore on her wedding day in 2018. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise, has died. — Maria Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Instead, Parton greeted fans virtually via video, wearing a pair of sparkling wings. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2026

Every now and then Willis wears shoes that are, well, sparkling, or bedazzled, for lack of a better term. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

Following 10 years of sparkling football and trophies, Manchester City are ready to begin life after Pep Guardiola, but there are plenty of questions to be answered. — Sam Lee, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

In neighboring Italy, extreme heat has also prompted sparkling-wine producers to harvest sooner and pick grapes at night. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Tabor Hill has been producing wine for more than five decades, and today its broad portfolio includes crisp Rieslings, restrained Chardonnays, savory reds, and a lively sparkling program. — Amy Bizzarri, Midwest Living, 20 Aug. 2026

Verb

Kylie Jenner looked like summer royalty in a plunging string bikini and a sparkling tiara on August 21. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 22 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

All that is chilly enough, except the okroshka at Elena’s is also served in a sparkling bowl made of solid ice. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026

And when the sun is shining, that also means the water’s sparkling, sailboats are bobbing, and seagulls are cawing. — Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026

To make the mocktail, add 1-2 tablespoons of ACV to a glass of still or sparkling water. — Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 17 Aug. 2026

After it was reinstalled, the sparkling gem became the must-see exhibit of the exposition. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026

The ever-changing menu features menu a variety of white, red, and sparkling blends for $20 per person. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026

At first spritz, you’re instantly enchanted and uplifted by sparkling, tart notes of pomelo and yuzu. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026