scintillate
verb
To emit sparks; to sparkle or shine brightly; to be brilliantly clever, amusing, or lively.
Etymology
From Latin scintillare meaning "to sparkle," from scintilla (spark), the source of our word "scintilla."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The stars scintillated in the clear mountain sky."
- 2.
"Her wit scintillated throughout the dinner conversation."
- 3.
"The diamond scintillated under the showroom lights."
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Fun Fact
A scintillation counter detects radiation by measuring tiny flashes of light. The word "scintilla" (a tiny trace) comes from the same root - even a spark contains light.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 11 letters (S, C, I, N, T, I, L, L, A, T, E)
Scrabble Value: 13 points
Tip: Try building from common prefixes or suffixes when you spot these letters.
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