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SPARKLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does sparkly mean? 

SPARKLY (adjective)
  The adjective SPARKLY has 2 senses:

1. marked by high spirits or excitementplay

2. having brief brilliant points or flashes of lightplay

  Familiarity information: SPARKLY used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


SPARKLY (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Marked by high spirits or excitement

Synonyms:

bubbling; effervescent; frothy; scintillating; sparkly

Context example:

a row of sparkly cheerleaders

Similar:

lively (full of life and energy)

Derivation:

sparkle (merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

Synonyms:

aglitter; coruscant; fulgid; glinting; glistering; glittering; glittery; scintillant; scintillating; sparkly

Context example:

'glistering' is an archaic term

Similar:

bright (emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts)

Derivation:

sparkle (the occurrence of a small flash or spark)


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