scintillating

adjective scin·til·lat·ing \ ˈsin-tə-ˌlā-tiŋ \

|Updated on: 8 Aug 2018

Definition of scintillating

: brilliantly lively, stimulating, or witty

a scintillating conversation

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Recent Examples of scintillating from the Web

Goals from Yerry Mina, Radamel Falcao and Juan Cuadrado condemned Poland to their second defeat in the tournament as Colombia kept their round of 16 hopes alive with a scintillating performance.

— SI.com, "Poland Boss Adam Nawałka Takes Full Responsibility Following Crushing 3-0 Defeat to Colombia," 25 June 2018
But Konta acknowledged that tennis can end up the big loser when a scintillating rally is followed by the server bouncing the ball two dozen times.

— karen crouse, New York Times, "Tennis Players Get Ready to Be Put on the Clock (Visibly)," 11 July 2018
Example: Game 5 of that series, the Astros' scintillating 13-12, ten-inning, five hour and 17 minute victory, is nominated for Best Game.

— stacey leasca, Southern Living, "9 Words That Will Make You Sound Smarter," 3 July 2018
Tuesday’s report is the kind of scintillating stuff that has Heat fans (and those from other teams in the conference chasing Boston and Philadelphia) already dreaming up scenarios of how to get back into the championship mix.

— manny navarro, miamiherald, "Could Butler be next disgruntled star Heat targets? Plus, Ellington watch continues," 4 July 2018
Sweden and Switzerland will get the ball rolling in Saint Petersburg Tuesday (10 a.m. ET) followed by a scintillating match pitting soccer-rich nations England against Colombia (2 p.m. ET).

— editors, USA TODAY, "Fourth of July travel, Thailand cave search, World Cup: 5 things to know Tuesday," 3 July 2018
That power, of course, also radiates onstage, where Ms. Bouder is known for her scintillating athleticism, clarity and attack.

— siobhan burke, New York Times, "Ashley Bouder, the Feminist Ballerina With a Mission," 29 June 2018
For most observers, the Mexicans' scintillating display in their 1-0 win over World Cup holders Germany came completely out of the blue.

— SI.com, "World Cup Preview: Mexico vs Sweden - Recent Form, Team News, Classic Encounter & More," 26 June 2018
Playing some scintillating soccer in Kazan, Falcao scored with the outside of his foot in the 70th minute after a superb pass from playmaker Juan Quintero in the back of the defense.

— Fox News, "Colombia breaks out, Poland knocked out of World Cup," 24 June 2018

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