sparkly
adjective
spar·kly
ˈspär-k(ə-)lē 
sparklier; sparkliest
: tending to sparkle : shining with or reflecting bright points of light
sparkly Christmas decorations
a sparkly diamond
Run by various entrepreneurs, the vehicles … are cheap, plentiful, and known for loud music and sparkly disco balls.—
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Instead of buying a sparkly dress, go for a skirt which is easier to mix-and-match, and packs better than a full dress.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
The sparkly, pointed grills covered both her top teeth and her bottom teeth and appeared to be made of tiny diamonds.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
Or dress up an outfit with some sparkly gold by adding this Mini Kendra Scott Pendant Necklace or Anne Klein’s Watch and Bangle Set, which are sure to shine this season.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
The sculptural top was complete with a lace up back and sparkly crystal gems attached to each of the straps.
—Tara Larson, Footwear News, 21 Dec. 2025
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Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
The sparkly, pointed grills covered both her top teeth and her bottom teeth and appeared to be made of tiny diamonds.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
Or dress up an outfit with some sparkly gold by adding this Mini Kendra Scott Pendant Necklace or Anne Klein’s Watch and Bangle Set, which are sure to shine this season.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
The sculptural top was complete with a lace up back and sparkly crystal gems attached to each of the straps.
—Tara Larson, Footwear News, 21 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sparkly
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“Sparkly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sparkly. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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