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SINT-il-ayt-ing/ˈsɪntɪleɪtɪŋ/

Scintillating means brilliantly clever, lively, or sparkling: scintillating foyer copy, a scintillating minute. Lively (already in the dictionary) is everyday; sparkle is not a count.

Meaning

Brilliantly clever, lively, or sparkling (from lively, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “Scintillating foyer copy is still not an occupancy figure; count the seats.”
• “Lively is already in this course. Sparkling is the close twin. Sparkle is a vibe. A number on a certificate is the rule. Count the seats; then keep the copy if the cap still holds.”

Good to know

Brilliantly lively or clever. Everyday: lively (already in the dictionary). Sparkle ≠ a count.

Near in meaning

sparkling, brilliant, witty

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