sparkly
adjective
spar·kly
ˈspär-k(ə-)lē 
sparklier; sparkliest
: tending to sparkle : shining with or reflecting bright points of light
sparkly Christmas decorations
Run by various entrepreneurs, the vehicles … are cheap, plentiful, and known for loud music and sparkly disco balls.—
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The royal upped the glamour by way of her accessories, including satin flats, a pearl necklace and a sparkly clutch.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2025
To complete your angel costume, wear a white dress and some sparkly makeup.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Orly Prisma Gloss Silver Prefer something sparkly?
—Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
They were all clad in gis, with Carpenter sporting a sparkly black belt.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
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Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2025
To complete your angel costume, wear a white dress and some sparkly makeup.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Orly Prisma Gloss Silver Prefer something sparkly?
—Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
They were all clad in gis, with Carpenter sporting a sparkly black belt.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 2025.
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