sparkly

American

[spahr-klee] / ˈspɑr kli /

adjective

sparklier, sparkliest

tending to sparkle; animated; lively.

a row of sparkly cheerleaders.
(of a wine) naturally carbonated; effervescent.

Etymology

Origin of sparkly

First recorded in 1920–25; sparkle + -y ¹

Example Sentences

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Because this was just a girl around his age, wearing a plaid skirt, sparkly tights, and a T-shirt with a logo from the Fornax Force movies.

From Literature

Jack of Diamonds was a sparkly name he had lately been dropping in our midst, of this fanciful character he kept bragging about.

From Literature

And if you’re in the market for an engagement ring — it’s proposal season, after all — or a sparkly Valentine’s Day gift, then you should, too.

From MarketWatch

Este asks, her dark eyes peering at me from behind the sparkly glasses.

From Literature

“That just gives it a bit of volume and a bit more interest on the palette, those sparkly bubbles.”

From Salon

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