Scintillated: meaning, definitions and examples

light display

To scintillate means to emit flashes of light or sparkle. It often describes a quick, flickering effect of light that is illuminating and attractive. This term can be used in both literal and figurative contexts, such as describing stars that shine brightly in the night sky or someone's lively personality that sparkles with energy. The word evokes a sense of brightness and vibrancy, adding a lively element to the description of light.

glimmered, shimmered, sparkled, twinkled

Examples of usage

• The stars scintillated above us in the clear night sky.

• Her eyes scintillated with excitement as she shared the news.

• The fireworks scintillated against the dark backdrop of the evening.

• The diamonds in her necklace scintillated under the bright lights.