scintillating — brilliantly and excitingly clever or skillful; sparkling or shining brightly
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: brilliantly and excitingly clever or skillful; sparkling or shining brightly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪntəˌleɪtɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The comedian's scintillating jokes had the audience rolling on the floor.
- Her scintillating diamond necklace caught everyone's attention at the gala.
- The professor gave a scintillating lecture that made even quantum physics seem fun.
scintillating
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsɪntəˌleɪtɪŋ/]
brilliantly and excitingly clever or skillful; sparkling or shining brightly
Brilliantly clever and sparkling
Her scintillating discovery proves fascinating and illuminating!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'scintillare' meaning 'to sparkle' or 'to flash,' derived from 'scintilla' meaning 'spark.' The word entered English in the 17th century, originally describing something that literally sparkles, later extending to describe brilliance of wit or intellect.
Breakdown
scintill- (spark, from Latin scintilla) + -ate (verb suffix) + -ing (present participle suffix) = scintillating
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📝Examples
“The comedian's scintillating jokes had the audience rolling on the floor.”
“Her scintillating diamond necklace caught everyone's attention at the gala.”
“The professor gave a scintillating lecture that made even quantum physics seem fun.”
“The party was filled with scintillating conversations about art and literature.”
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