Definition

Describing something that produces or reflects light in a sparkling or shimmering way.

Example

The scintillant stars lit up the night sky, creating a beautiful display.

Conversation

Have you seen those scintillant fireworks in the sky last night?

Yes! They were absolutely beautiful and so bright.

I love how they make everything feel magical and festive.

Totally! The scintillant colors were my favorite part.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Scintillant is derived from "scintillare" (meaning to sparkle or twinkle) in Latin, which comes from "scintilla" (meaning spark). The suffix "-ant" indicates a present participle or ongoing action. Thus, scintillant describes something that is sparkling or twinkling continuously.

Memory Tip

Imagine something that is 'sparkling' ('scintillare') like stars in the night sky, and the '-ant' shows that this sparkling is happening right now.

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