sparkled

Caught the light

Sparkled is the past tense of sparkle, meaning to emit or reflect bright flashes of light: The diamond sparkled in the sunlight, Her eyes sparkled with mischief.

The word suggests lively, dancing points of light rather than steady illumination.

Figuratively, something that sparkled had vivacity or wit: The conversation sparkled.

light

gleamed

Shone with reflected light

glinted · flashed · shone · twinkled · glittered · flickered · dazzled · radiated · beamed · reflected

personality

vivacious

Attractively energetic and enthusiastic

bubbly · spirited · vibrant · exuberant · dynamic · peppy · sprightly · charming · witty · engaging

decoration

sequins

Small reflective fabric ornaments

beads · tinsel · lamé · spangles · embellishments · jewels · diamanté · baubles · gems · studs

beverage

champagne

Effervescent celebratory wine

effervescent · bubbling · cava · soda · mineral water · spritzer · bubbly · festive · celebratory · toast

celestial

stars

Luminous celestial bodies

celestial · galaxies · starlight · heavens · firmament · meteors · aurora · stargazing · nebulae

Opposites
visual luminosity

sparkleddulled

Made less sharp

dimmed · faded · tarnished · darkened · lusterless

vitality/liveliness

sparkledfell flat

Failed to impress

flopped · fizzled · bombed · dragged · languished

Phrases
Family

sparkle, sparkling, sparkles, sparkler

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G