sparkly (adv.)

1922, from sparkle (n.) + -y (2). Related: Sparkliness.

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early 14c., from sparkle (v.), or a diminutive of spark (n.).

adjective suffix, "full of or characterized by," from Old English -ig, from Proto-Germanic *-iga- (source also of Dutch, Danish, German -ig, Gothic -egs), from PIE -(i)ko-, adjectival suffix, cognate with elements in Greek -ikos, Latin -icus (see -ic). Originally added to nouns in Old English; used from 13c. with verbs, and by 15c. even with other adjectives (for example crispy).

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Definitions of sparkly

sparkly (adj.)

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light;

a dress with sparkly sequins

Synonyms: aglitter / coruscant / fulgid / glinting / glistering / glittering / glittery / scintillant / scintillating

sparkly (adj.)

marked by high spirits or excitement;

a row of sparkly cheerleaders

Synonyms: bubbling / effervescent / frothy / scintillating

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