scintillating

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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

scintillating

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present participle of scintillate

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On what had been something of a sleepy early Saturday afternoon for the Washington Capitals, Ryan Leonard suddenly produced a scintillating effort that ignited the home team. — Des Bieler, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026 Dirt roads in the scintillating sunlight, near crashes, the cold crisp breeze of early spring, a breath of air in the summer heat. — Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026 Mosaku’s dress was formfitting and merged timeless elegance with a scintillating, sensual appeal by contemporary standards. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026 Over and over, starry contests and scintillating play unfolded in front of scant crowds. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scintillating

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1793, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of scintillating was in 1793

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