adj ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   giving off sparks, or small flashes of light; glittery
2. 2
   lively and high-spirited
3. 3
   bubbly or effervescent

Adjective

1. 1
   having brief brilliant points or flashes of light wordnet
2. 2
   marked by high spirits or excitement wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

aglitterbubblesomebubbliciousbubblingbubblingcoruscant

Example

More examples

"The stocky 12 year old boy with the dark but sparkly eyes flashes a grin of protruding pearlescent incisors."

Etymology

From sparkle + -y.

Related phrases

high spirited

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