HyperDic: scintillating

English > 3 senses of the word scintillating:
ADJECTIVEallscintillatingbrilliantly clever
allscintillating, bubbling, effervescent, frothy, sparklymarked by high spirits or excitement / excitement
allscintillating, aglitter, coruscant, fulgid, glinting, glistering, glittering, glittery, scintillant, sparklyhaving brief brilliant points or flashes of light
English > scintillating: 3 senses > adjective 1
Meaningbrilliantly clever.
Examples
  • "scintillating wit"
  • "a play full of scintillating dialogue"
BroaderintelligentHaving the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
English > scintillating: 3 senses > adjective 2
Meaningmarked by high spirits or excitement / excitement.
Example "scintillating personality"
Synonymsbubbling, effervescent, frothy, sparkly
Broaderlivelyfull of life and energy
Spanishbrillante, vivaz
English > scintillating: 3 senses > adjective 3
MeaningHaving brief brilliant points or flashes of light.
Example "the scintillating stars"
Synonymsaglitter, coruscant, fulgid, glinting, glistering, glittering, glittery, scintillant, sparkly
Broaderbrightemitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
Spanishbrillante, centelleante, reluciente
Catalanbrillant, esclatant, radiant

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