Definitions

sparkling

[spahrk-ling] / ˈspɑrk lɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

glinting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bright brilliant gleaming glowing scintillating shimmering shining

WEAK

radiant

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dark dull gloomy normal stupid typical unaware unhappy unintelligent

WEAK

matte

ADJECTIVE

gleaming

Synonyms

STRONGEST

animated bright brilliant dazzling glistening glittering lively scintillating shimmering shining spirited starry

STRONG

bubbling bubbly effervescent flashing mantling twinkling

WEAK

coruscant fizzy glistering impassioned lambent scintillant vigorous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic dark depressed dispirited dull gloomy lethargic normal stupid typical unaware unhappy unintelligent

STRONG

flat

WEAK

matte

Example Sentences

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A woman with a brooch and rings sparkling as she moved.

From Literature

I sent her a thousand sparkling heart emojis.

From Literature

Never before has a squad with such a sparkling record rated so poorly.

From The Wall Street Journal

As part two of season four lands, actors from the sparkling regency drama tell BBC Newsbeat it's been "so special" to be part of the cast.

From BBC

I went outside, eager to get an early start, and was showered with sparkling white.

From Literature