Scintillate

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪntɪɫəˈti/

Scintillate (verb)

  1. to shine brightly with small flashes of light
  2. to be lively, exciting, or full of energy

Examples

  • The stars scintillate in the night sky.
  • Jewels scintillate under the bright lights.

Common collocations: scintillate brightly, scintillate in the light, scintillate with wit, scintillate during the discussion

Synonyms of Scintillate

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Scintillate

  • — when describing lack of sparkle or brightness