sparkly

adjective

Definition of sparklynext
as in cheerful

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Recent Examples of sparkly His creations were sparkly, beaded, feathered, and often sheer or midriff-baring. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 28 Sep. 2026 Chatting with 6-year-old Margot Jones-Billington, who was left with a brain injury after suffering a brain bleed at 10 months old, Harry noticed her sparkly shoes and pink dress. — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026 The video is the a sparkly addition to Sesame Street‘s Parody Party, a seven-song collection of kid-friendly takes on some of pop’s biggest recent hits. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026 Upstairs on the seventh floor, rooftop bar Flute balances pops of pink, leopard print, and zebra pattern with cork walls, an immaculate set of vintage 1970s chandeliers, and a gold sparkly DJ booth. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sparkly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparkly
  1. cheerful
  2. effervescent
  3. chirpy
  4. buoyant
  5. upbeat
  6. chipper
  7. bright
  8. enthusiastic
Adjective
  • In the past, Cooper has had an active online life, a cheerful and talkative presence behind his thick black beard.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The rooms, which are decorated with wood and natural fibers, are set back from two miles of stunning Montego Bay beachfront and contain an impressive number of cheerful works of art by Jamaican artists.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of cheerful
Adjective
  • During a recent visit to the brand's Bryant Park showroom, the energy was effervescent as Arons and her team walked us through the latest offering from the brand -- including the smash collab.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Summer may be over, but its effervescent joy has carried over into the street style trends outside the recent spring 2027 shows despite the cooler days.
    — Irene Kim, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of effervescent
Adjective
  • Mood within the party is still said to be chirpy and there is a lack of appetite to criticize the new leader, according to British media reports, but opposition is clearly growing in some quarters.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
  • And while Foy is appealing as the indefatigable mother, Garfield leans too heavily into manic cutesiness as the endlessly chirpy father who at times seems less grown-up than his children.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of chirpy
Adjective
  • The story is told from the perspective of infant twins with divergent personalities—Rose is unguardedly buoyant, whereas Marigold is watchful and introspective.
    — Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The Dutch semiconductor equipment maker said that some of its customers are expressing interest in placing orders for its critical semiconductor tools for 2029 and 2030 as AI demand remains buoyant.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of buoyant
Adjective
  • Safran was upbeat too in detailing where Watkins’ film fits in on the roster.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Mariachi music fills the room as violins, trumpets, the guitarrón, and a stringed instrument called the vihuela launch into an upbeat melody.
    — Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of upbeat
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  • Wasn’t the entire point of season two making both the audience and Ted realize all the ways in which his ultra-chipper attitude and impenetrable optimism were a mask for decades of repressed sadness?
    — Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2023
  • The chipper Brydon, recommitted to his family after his infidelities in the second installment, is enjoying greater professional success.
    — Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 19 May 2020
Definition of chipper
Adjective
  • The skies over England were bright with auroras on October 18, 1848, as the Sun was entering a more active phase in its solar cycle.
    — Mike McRae October 15, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Skies of bright October blue pave the way for not-so-distant November gray.
    — Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of bright
Adjective
  • Support from the faculty was enthusiastic, and Louise worked closely with professors in many departments to ensure the museum’s exhibitions complemented their classes.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • In that raucous public square known as Reddit, anti-Trumpers are planning protests, evidence that Trump should not expect an overwhelmingly enthusiastic welcome in the traditionally red Sunflower State.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of enthusiastic

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