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-y (2)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
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