scintillating

adjective

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

Examples of scintillating in a Sentence

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The withholding in the scene and separation by a body of water makes their evident attraction even more scintillating. Sarah Wang, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026 The first leg was scintillating, and neither manager intends the second to be any different. Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 5 May 2026 The ever-expanding lineup finds a trio of scintillating headliners and a number of intriguing undercards to headline a festival with a mission of promoting gender equality in the music industry, and showcasing local and regional women and fem-presenting musicians and artists. Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026 Her rapid-fire lyrical delivery with her two backup singers coupled with horns even more scintillating live illustrated why that song deserves its exclamation point. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 27 Apr. 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 21 May. 2026.

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