scintillating

• Describe algo brillantemente inteligente, vivo o cautivador; a menudo se usa para una conversación o ingenio chispeante.

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.

   centelleante

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

   Sinónimosdazzlingflashinggleamingglimmeringglitteringglowingsparklingtwinkling

   Antónimosdarkdimdullgloomylusterlessmatte

2. Brilliantly clever or livelyC1formal

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

   Brillantemente ingenioso o animado

   • 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.

   Sinónimosanimatedbrilliantbubblydazzlingeffervescentlivelysparklingstimulatingvividwitty

   Antónimosboringdulllifelesstediousuninteresting

• Verbo que describe la emisión de destellos de luz; brillar o centellear. También puede usarse en sentido figurado para indicar un comportamiento brillante, vivaz o ingenioso.

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.

   centellear

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

   Sinónimoscoruscateflashgleamglintglistenglittershimmersparkletwinkle

2. Be lively and wittyC2formal

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

   Brillar por su ingenio

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscoruscateglittershinesparkletwinkle

   Antónimosboredullstagnate