sparkles

NOUN

glitter, shine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gleam glimmer glint glitz glow radiance twinkle vitality

STRONG

animation brilliance coruscation dash dazzle flash flicker gaiety life panache scintillation shimmer show spark spirit vim vivacity zap zip

WEAK

élan

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dullness

STRONG

reality

VERB

glitter, shine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

flicker gleam glimmer glint glisten glow scintillate shimmer twinkle wink

STRONG

beam bubble coruscate dance effervesce fizz fizzle flash spark

Antonyms

WEAK

darken dull

Example Sentences

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A myriad of regal colours, rhinestones, sequins, sparkles and diamante material catches the eyes of customers as they walk into a shop in Goole, East Yorkshire.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

“Especially in such a digital world,” he said, “it feels special to be able to unbox a piece of music—‘look at the sparkles!

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

The other sparkles with pastels and electric jewel tones.

From Salon • Jul. 11, 2025

That competitive drive overcame any potential inhibitions he might have felt about performing while "wearing sparkles or Cuban heels".

From BBC • May 28, 2025

Did you see the picture of the lady with the wedding dress with sparkles all over the skirt?

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy