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-derivedscintillroot
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ateto make, having
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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.