scintillate
Gleam with light
Scintillate means to emit sparks or flashes of light: Stars scintillate in the night sky.
The word extends to conversation or wit that sparkles with brilliance: Her scintillating remarks kept the dinner party lively.
Something scintillating is clever, animated, and attention-holding.
The related noun scintilla means a tiny trace or spark.
Decorative metallic flecks
- glimmerFaint, wavering light
- shimmerTremulous, wavering light
- gleamFaint reflected light
- twinkleShine with flickering light
glint · flash · spark · flicker · dazzle · glisten · radiance · luster
Emit or reflect light
- glowSteady, soft light
- beamStructural support member
- blazeIntense burning fire
- flareSudden bright burst
glare · burn · flame · illuminate · irradiate · incandesce · fluoresce · phosphoresce
Intensely bright or gifted
- cleverShowing mental quickness
- wittyCleverly humorous
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- sparklingEmitting small bright flashes
dazzling · vivacious · effervescent · lively · animated · engaging · captivating · entertaining
glitter
Decorative metallic flecks
twinkle · glint · flash · spark · flicker · dazzle · glisten · radiance · luster · sheen
shine
Emit or reflect light
flare · glare · burn · flame · illuminate · irradiate · incandesce · fluoresce · phosphoresce · radiant
brilliant
Intensely bright or gifted
sparkling · dazzling · vivacious · effervescent · lively · animated · engaging · captivating · entertaining · quick-witted
electrify
Excite intensely or powerfully
captivate · dazzle · enthral · energize · invigorate · galvanize · exhilarate · thrill · inspire · arouse