Advertisement
Advertisement
scintillate
[ sin-tl-eyt ]
verb (used without object)
- to emit sparks.
- to sparkle; flash:
a mind that scintillates with brilliance.
- to twinkle, as the stars.
- Electronics. (of a spot of light or image on a radar display) to shift rapidly around a mean position.
- Physics.
- (of the amplitude, phase, or polarization of an electromagnetic wave) to fluctuate in a random manner.
- (of an energetic photon or particle) to produce a flash of light in a phosphor by striking it.
verb (used with object)
- to emit as sparks; flash forth.
scintillate
/ ˈsɪntɪˌleɪt /
verb
- also tr to give off (sparks); sparkle; twinkle
- to be animated or brilliant
- physics to give off flashes of light as a result of the impact of particles or photons
Discover More
Derived Forms
- ˈscintillantly, adverb
- ˈscintillant, adjective
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of scintillate1
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of scintillate1
Discover More
Example Sentences
Scintillate, scintillate, globule orific, Fain would I fathom thy nature's specific.
She had promised to do this, and was only too happy to see a spark of light scintillate into life in the immeasurable darkness.
All the light in the room seemed to focus upon her, so did she scintillate from head to foot with spangles.
The large lancets which light the aisles scintillate as with precious jewels.
The person who has imagination can cause the facts of the multiplication table to scintillate and glow.
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[tawr-choo-uhs ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse