scintillate

🇬🇧 UK/'sintileit/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

v.

To give off sparks or flashes of light; to sparkle or twinkle; to be brilliantly clever or witty

发出火花,闪烁;才华横溢

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
scintillroot
+
ateto make, having
=scintillate

Common Collocations

  • 1.scintillating wit妙语连珠的机智
  • 2.scintillating performance精彩绝伦的表演
  • 3.scintillating conversation妙趣横生的对话
  • 4.[scintillate with brilliance]才华横溢

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The diamonds scintillated brilliantly under the gallery's spotlights.

  • 2.

    She scintillated at the dinner party, charming everyone with her wit.

  • 3.

    His conversation scintillated with clever observations and sharp humor.

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