scintillating

adjective

scin·​til·​lat·​ing ˈsin-tə-ˌlā-tiŋ How to pronounce scintillating (audio)
Synonyms of scintillating
: brilliantly lively, stimulating, or witty
a scintillating conversation

Examples of scintillating in a Sentence

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The action-adventure heist flick was directed by Guy Ritchie who has a knack for making scintillating cinema. Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Thomas Tuchel’s side were scintillating against Croatia in an opening 4-2 win but then frustrated in a 0-0 draw with Ghana. Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 27 June 2026 Japan arrive for this game in scintillating form. Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026 As the cherry on top of its scintillating styles, Marlies Dekkers offers sustainable fabrics in a number of its styles. Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for scintillating

Word History

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scintillating was in 1793

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“Scintillating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scintillating. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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