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scintillate
[ sin-tl-eyt ]
verb (used without object)
- to emit sparks.
- to sparkle; flash:
a mind that scintillates with brilliance.
- to twinkle, as the stars.
- Electronics. (of a spot of light or image on a radar display) to shift rapidly around a mean position.
- Physics.
- (of the amplitude, phase, or polarization of an electromagnetic wave) to fluctuate in a random manner.
- (of an energetic photon or particle) to produce a flash of light in a phosphor by striking it.
verb (used with object)
- to emit as sparks; flash forth.
scintillate
/ ˈɪԳɪˌɪ /
verb
- also tr to give off (sparks); sparkle; twinkle
- to be animated or brilliant
- physics to give off flashes of light as a result of the impact of particles or photons
Derived Forms
- ˈԳپԳ, adjective
- ˈԳپԳly, adverb
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of scintillate1
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of scintillate1
Example Sentences
The absence of injured captain Sione Tuipulotu at centre might have forced them to play with more width than they had originally intended, but it made for some scintillating scores.
“They combine beauty, glamour, sophistication, sassiness and scintillating harmonies in a way no female group has since the heyday of Diana Ross and company.”
The 2021 world champion was in scintillating form throughout the evening and beat world champion Luke Littler and world number one Luke Humphries to reach the final.
Whereas previous Scottish victories had been upsets built on defiance and prevailing in wars of attrition, on that day Townsend's side blew England away with a scintillating display of attacking rugby.
This time round, the Chiefs are slight favourites, but many of those backing 'the Birds' want to see Saquon Barkley cap a scintillating season in style.
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