scintillate — to emit flashes of light; sparkle
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to emit flashes of light; sparkle
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪntɪˌleɪt/
Example Sentences
- The comedian's jokes scintillated so brightly that even my grandfather laughed until his dentures fell out.
- Her scintillating intelligence made her the star of every debate club meeting.
- The disco ball scintillated so magnificently that everyone forgot they were terrible dancers.
scintillate
VERB[/ˈsɪntɪˌleɪt/]
to emit flashes of light; sparkle
Emitting flashes of brilliant light
Crystals scintillate as they oscillate, while fans ventilate!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'scintillare' meaning 'to sparkle' or 'to emit sparks', derived from 'scintilla' meaning 'spark' or 'glimmer'.
Breakdown
scintill- (spark, from Latin scintilla) + -ate (verb suffix meaning 'to cause or become') = scintillate
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📝Examples
“The comedian's jokes scintillated so brightly that even my grandfather laughed until his dentures fell out.”
“Her scintillating intelligence made her the star of every debate club meeting.”
“The disco ball scintillated so magnificently that everyone forgot they were terrible dancers.”
“The stars scintillated in the clear mountain air.”
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