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

Small parts of Tuscany also started picking, as well as most sparkling wine regions. — Colleen Barry, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026

Fill a glass most of the way with sparkling water, add a splash of blueberry juice and serve over ice. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026

The Paige cocktail at Kitty Dare is made with ASW Fiddler bourbon, Blended Family Peach liqueur, peach puree and sparkling wine. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Tabor Hill Winery holds the distinction of being the first winery in Michigan to plant Riesling varietal grapes to expand wine categories, including production of their bottled Grand Mark tribute to sparkling champagnes. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Pour 3 ounces nonalcoholic sparkling wine, 2 ounces apple-thyme cordial and 1 ounce tonic over ice. — Ryan Brennan august 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026

Thanks to natural black cherry and vanilla flavors, this sparkling water features a cherry cream soda-esque taste. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Aug. 2026

The Nevins Soft Serve Peach Bellini Float features rich, creamy peach bellini soft serve infused with sparkling wine, topped with sparkling sugar and grated frozen peach for the perfect balance of sweet, creamy, and bubbly flavors. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

The filmmaker stepped out in a halter-neck number covered in sparkling sequins. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026

Verb

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

Enter Nature’s Organic, which was launched in Fremont in 2017, later expanded to Sunnyvale and has recently opened a bright, sparkling new shop on the avenue in downtown Campbell. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

Kate is also unafraid to mix traditionally masculine and feminine elements in the same outfit, pairing sparkling drop earrings with rugged boots or accenting a tweed blazer with sparkling gold hardware. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026

Available in a pack of four cans, this sparkling beverage is practically made for passing around the picnic blanket or sipping by the pool. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026

Fresh berries, citrus and sparkling water make these summer mocktail recipes perfect for warm-weather parties. — Ryan Brennan august 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026

Even a short drive reveals dense forests, sparkling lakes, and opportunities to spot moose. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 7 Aug. 2026

From white to red, sweet to dry, sparkling to still, Tabor Hill sits on 60 acres in Buchanan, Michigan, and produces more than 30 varieties, ranking it as the fourth largest winery operation in Michigan. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

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