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scintillating

1 of 1adjective
/ˈsɪntəleɪtɪŋ/
Forms:more scintillating,most scintillating
1

gleaming and full of flashes of light, like sparks or twinkling stars

  • The neon signs downtown put on a scintillating display, their vibrant colors twinkling against the dark street.
  • City lights took on a magical aura when fog rolled in, becoming a scintillating glow suspended in the soupy air.
  • Photographers tried to capture the opalescent radiance of the Northern Lights in its fullest scintillating dynamism.
  • As they gazed at the scintillating night sky, the stars seemed to dance above them.
  • The scintillating diamonds caught the light and sparkled brilliantly on her necklace.
Synonyms:
coruscantglintingfulgidglitteringaglittersparklingscintillantsparklyglitteryaglitter(p)glistering
2

brilliantly clever

3

possessing a combination of intelligence, excitement, and appeal

  • The author displayed a scintillating wit in her satirical novels, sharing keen social observations with humor and flair.
  • The professor’s scintillating lecture on quantum mechanics captivated the entire audience.
  • Her scintillating conversation at the dinner party made her the center of attention.
  • The party was enlivened by her scintillating wit and engaging storytelling.
  • The debate was marked by scintillating arguments and clever repartee from both sides.
Synonyms:
sparklybubblingfrothyeffervescent