Sparkliest: meaning, definitions and examples

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sparkliest

 

[ ˈspɑrkliɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance, brightness

Sparkliest is the superlative form of the adjective 'sparkly', which describes something that shines with a bright, shimmering light. It is often used to describe objects that reflect light in a dazzling way, making them appear particularly radiant and eye-catching.

Synonyms

brightest, glitziest, shiniest

Examples of usage

  • The diamond ring was the sparkliest piece of jewelry at the party.
  • Her dress was sparkliest under the disco ball, capturing everyone's attention.
  • The stars in the night sky looked sparkliest on that clear summer evening.

Translations

Translations of the word "sparkliest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais brilhante

🇮🇳 सबसे चमकीला

🇩🇪 am strahlendsten

🇮🇩 paling berkilau

🇺🇦 найяскравіший

🇵🇱 najjaśniejszy

🇯🇵 最も輝いている

🇫🇷 le plus brillant

🇪🇸 el más brillante

🇹🇷 en parlayan

🇰🇷 가장 빛나는

🇸🇦 الأكثر لمعاناً

🇨🇿 nejjasnější

🇸🇰 najjasnejší

🇨🇳 最闪亮的

🇸🇮 najsvetlejši

🇮🇸 sæmsta

🇰🇿 ең жарқын

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ნათელი

🇦🇿 ən parlaq

🇲🇽 el más brillante

Word origin

The word 'sparkly' originates from the Middle English word 'sparklen', which is derived from the Old English 'spearca', meaning 'to glitter or shine'. The use of 'sparkly' can be traced back to the early 19th century, where it began to describe items that glimmered with light, such as stars, diamonds, and other reflective surfaces. Over time, the term evolved into its current form, with the superlative 'sparkliest' becoming common in casual and literary contexts to denote the highest degree of shimmering quality. The word has transcended its original applications and is now often used in fashion, art, and design to convey a sense of glamour and excitement.