• Scintillate

    Pronunciation

    • UK IPA: /ˈsɪn.tɪl.eɪt/

    Origin

    From Latin scintillatus, past participle of scintillare ("to sparkle, glitter, gleam, flash"), from scintilla ("a spark")

    Full definition of scintillate

    Verb

    1. (intransitive) To give off sparks; to shine as if emanating sparks; to twinkle or glow.
    2. (transitive) To throw off like sparks.
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