sparkly

adjective

Definition of sparklynext
as in cheerful

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Recent Examples of sparkly The Hackensack appeared behind the parking lot, surprisingly broad and sparkly. — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 16 June 2026 There is a sparkly Sydney Opera House ornamental figurine and a set of six coasters from Fiji wrapped in newspaper rattling inside my backpack with her name on them. — Joseph Trinidad, Longreads, 16 June 2026 The door opened and Miles descended, immediately setting the tone with her outfit, a puffy, sparkly white dress with a matching ribbon tied in her braids, not unlike what a bride-to-be might wear for her bachelorette party. — Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026 And methinks the mystery driving this sparkly debut would translate well onto a proscenium. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sparkly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparkly
  1. cheerful
  2. effervescent
  3. chirpy
  4. buoyant
  5. upbeat
  6. chipper
  7. bright
  8. enthusiastic
Adjective
  • Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams is reportedly of interest to United as a cheap and cheerful option.
    — Carl Anka, New York Times, 9 July 2026
  • Ahead, gardening experts share the heat- and sun-loving annuals to plant in July, from cheerful border plants to towering blooms.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026
Definition of cheerful
Adjective
  • The artist layered silver cat-eye polish on top of a peach jelly for a sheer, effervescent finish.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • This is the first film without Sam Claflin as Mycroft Holmes, presumably due to scheduling conflicts, but any absences are more than made up for by the effervescent Helena Bonham Carter, back again as the Holmes’ mother Eudoria.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of effervescent
Adjective
  • After New Year’s our mother dumps it, with all the glossy families and chirpy letters, in the trash.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
  • Also in residence is roommate Susie (Thaddea Graham), a chirpy cosplayer — and coincidentally Jinx’s biggest fan — whose skills will become valuable as Margo, needing cash, sets off into the world of OnlyFans.
    — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of chirpy
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  • The buoyant design also allows the robots to occupy unused three-dimensional indoor space.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
  • Yet stadiums were full and buoyant, with fans’ passion as much a part of it all as the teams.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
Definition of buoyant
Adjective
  • By contrast, Goldman remained upbeat on several higher-yielding emerging-market currencies.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • The upbeat occasion delighted fans, many of whom have been with Swift on her journey for decades.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2026
Definition of upbeat
Adjective
  • Wasn’t the entire point of season two making both the audience and Ted realize all the ways in which his ultra-chipper attitude and impenetrable optimism were a mask for decades of repressed sadness?
    — Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2023
  • The chipper Brydon, recommitted to his family after his infidelities in the second installment, is enjoying greater professional success.
    — Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 19 May 2020
Definition of chipper
Adjective
  • The White Sox are winning, and the future is suddenly bright.
    — Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • The bright and airy Hotel San Luis Obispo (Hotel SLO,) which calls itself a modern urban resort, boasts The Ox and Anchor restaurant which has earned a Michelin Key.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of bright
Adjective
  • China, the world's top crude importer, has not been particularly enthusiastic about purchasing Iranian oil, despite traditionally being the main buyer of the country's energy.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • None of these kids sits at the top of the Australian rankings, but behind them is a team of enthusiastic parents who formed a non-profit – Red Dirt Australian Rodeo – to raise money for the trip.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of enthusiastic

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