Synonyms for
Sparkling
Definition
giving off flashes of light; shining brightly
Synonyms & similar words
twinkle
foam
fizz
froth
effervescent
sparkle
spark
formbubbles
still
scintillate
scintillation
effervesce
coruscate
gleaming
shimmering
glittering
twinkling
dazzling
radiant
lustrous
glowing
brilliant
scintillating
flashing
coruscating
beaming
iridescent
effulgent
sparkly
bright
vivid
shiny
luminous
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- sparkling wine
- sparkling water
- sparkling eyes
- sparkling personality
- sparkling clean
- sparkling performance
- sparkling conversation
Word family
Usage note
Primarily used to describe beverages with carbonation or a bright, lively quality. Can also describe light reflecting off a surface.
Example sentences
- The sun was sparkling on the water.
- She wore a sparkling dress to the party.
- The fireworks were sparkling in the sky.
- The stars were sparkling in the night sky.
- The champagne was sparkling in their glasses.
Quotes
She was a beautiful dreamer. The kind of girl who kept her head in the clouds, loved above the stars and left regret beneath the earth she walked on. - Robert M. Drake
“Create the highest, grandest vision possible for your life, because you become what you believe.” - Oprah Winfrey
“Though my soul may set in darkness, it will rise in perfect light; I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.” - Sarah Williams