Synonyms for spangle
- verb
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- v. 1
To flash, glitter, or sparkle.
- n. 1
A small, flat piece of sparkling metallic or metal-like material with a hole which is sewn on to a garment, etc., for decoration; a sequin.
Example sentences
- scintillate Her eyes scintillate with joy.
- sparkle Let's make those teeth sparkle with some brushing.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| spangle | falling | |
| scintillate | steady | |
| coruscate | steady | |
| sparkle | rising | |
| bespangle | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- sequin2, tinsel2
- 7 letters
- sparkle2
- 8 letters
- diamante4
- 9 letters
- coruscate, bespangle, paillette
- 11 letters
- scintillate
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (sequin2 = 2 syllables).