adjective

sparkly

Sparkly (adjective) means giving off small glittering flashes of light. Example: “She wore a sparkly dress to the party.”

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adjective

Giving off small glittering flashes of light.

"She wore a sparkly dress to the party."

Lively and high-spirited, describing a person.

"He had a sparkly personality that lit up every room."

How to use sparkly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishGlittery, or (informally) a lively, upbeat personality.

When to use it

Informal — more casual than "sparkling."

sparklier comparative, sparkliest superlative

Can you complete this real example?

She wore a _____ dress to the party.

darkly

What does “sparkly” mean?

The word “sparkly” means giving off small glittering flashes of light. In plain terms, glittery, or (informally) a lively, upbeat personality.

How do you use “sparkly” in a sentence?

Here is “sparkly” used in a sentence: “She wore a sparkly dress to the party.”

What part of speech is “sparkly”?

“Sparkly” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “sparkly” have?

“Sparkly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: giving off small glittering flashes of light.