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Definition of "sparkly" [sparkly]

  • Giving off tiny flashes of light; glittery: a dress with sparkly sequins. (adjective)
  • Lively; vivacious: a sparkly personality. (adjective)
  • Effervescent. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "sparkly" in a sentence
  • "We aren't interested in sparkly vampires or international spy thrillers."
  • "Rachelle Lefevre: Possible cred v. screen time in sparkly romance."
  • "It was a dome of poofy poodle fur framed with two mesh puffballs in sparkly green and pink."
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