scintillating

• Beschreibt etwas, das geistreich, lebendig und fesselnd ist; oft für Gespräche oder Witz verwendet. Bezieht sich außerdem auf etwas, das funkelt oder glänzt.

Describes something that is brilliantly clever, lively, or exciting; often used to describe conversation or wit.

1. Sparkling or shiningC1formal

   Giving off flashes of light; sparkling.

   Funkelnd

   • The scintillating stars lit up the night sky.
   • Her diamond necklace was scintillating under the chandelier.
   • The lake was scintillating in the afternoon sun.

   Synonymedazzlingflashinggleamingglimmeringglitteringglowingsparklingtwinkling

   Antonymedarkdimdullgloomylusterlessmatte

2. Brilliantly clever or livelyC1formal

   Very clever, interesting, and lively in conversation or performance.

   Geistreich

   • The comedian gave a scintillating performance that had the audience laughing.
   • Her scintillating wit made her the center of attention at the party.
   • The debate was scintillating, with both speakers presenting sharp arguments.

   Synonymeanimatedbrilliantbubblydazzlingeffervescentlivelysparklingstimulatingvividwitty

   Antonymeboringdulllifelesstediousuninteresting

• Verb, das das Aussenden von Lichtblitzen beschreibt; funkeln oder glitzern. Wird auch im übertragenen Sinn verwendet, um ein glänzendes, lebhaftes oder geistreiches Verhalten zu bezeichnen.

A verb used to describe the act of emitting flashes of light; to sparkle or glitter. It can also be used figuratively to mean to be brilliant, lively, or witty.

1. Sparkle or flashC2formal

   To emit flashes of light; to sparkle or twinkle.

   Funkeln

   • The stars scintillated in the clear night sky.
   • Diamonds scintillate brilliantly under the light.
   • The water scintillated as the sun set over the lake.

   Synonymecoruscateflashgleamglintglistenglittershimmersparkletwinkle

2. Be lively and wittyC2formal

   To be very clever, lively, and engaging in conversation or performance.

   Geistreich und lebhaft sein

   • Her conversation scintillated with intelligence and humor.
   • The comedian's performance scintillated, keeping the audience laughing.
   • His speech scintillated with sharp observations and clever remarks.

   Synonymecoruscateglittershinesparkletwinkle

   Antonymeboredullstagnate