scintillating

• Descreve algo brilhantemente inteligente, animado ou empolgante; costuma ser usado para falar de uma conversa ou de um humor espirituoso e cativante.

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.

   Cintilante

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

   Sinônimosdazzlingflashinggleamingglimmeringglitteringglowingsparklingtwinkling

   Antônimosdarkdimdullgloomylusterlessmatte

2. Brilliantly clever or livelyC1formal

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

   Brilhante

   • 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.

   Sinônimosanimatedbrilliantbubblydazzlingeffervescentlivelysparklingstimulatingvividwitty

   Antônimosboringdulllifelesstediousuninteresting

• Verbo usado para descrever a emissão de faíscas ou lampejos de luz; cintilar, cintilar ou brilhar. Também pode ser usado em sentido figurado para indicar comportamento brilhante, vivaz ou espirituoso.

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.

   Cintilar

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

   Sinônimoscoruscateflashgleamglintglistenglittershimmersparkletwinkle

2. Be lively and wittyC2formal

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

   Brilhar

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscoruscateglittershinesparkletwinkle

   Antônimosboredullstagnate