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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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She wore a black sparkling gown with a luxurious silver, jewel-encrusted neck adornment.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

“The Devil Wears Prada 2” boasts even more luxury and sparkling opulence than its predecessor.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

But Gaga really turned heads with her sparkling 7-carat earrings designed by Tiffany & Co.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

He had never managed above Single-A, but his reputation was sparkling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Tia waved at the cheering crowd as she ran in place, a number four forming in midair in sparkling lights courtesy of trained fireflies.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega