What is the difference between shiny and sparkly

For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Shiny vs Sparkly Texture. Thread starter hueso Start date Sep 14, Hi everyone, Is there a difference in meaning between sparkly and shiny?

Is sparkly maybe a stronger adjective? Thanks in advance. Shiny things reflect light evenly along their entire surface. You can have shiny shoes or a shiny car. Stars sparkle. They reflect light not uninterruptedly but repeatedly. Very quickly, of course. So sparkly things reflect individual bright rays of light to your eyes. When used as nouns , shine means brightness from a source of light, whereas sparkle means a little spark. When used as verbs , shine means to emit light, whereas sparkle means to emit sparks.

Shine as a verb transitive, cricket :. Sparkle as a verb transitive, obsolete :. The difference between Shine and Sparkle When used as nouns , shine means brightness from a source of light, whereas sparkle means a little spark. Shine as a verb intransitive : To emit light. Examples: "My nephew tried other sports before deciding on football, which he shone at right away, quickly becoming the star of his school team.

Examples: "I shone my light into the darkness to see what was making the noise. Examples: "in hunting, to shine the eyes of a deer at night by throwing a light on them" "rfquotek Bartlett".