SportsAugust 10, 2026

scintillating

SIN-tih-lay-ting

Definition

Sparkling, brilliant, or exceptionally lively and exciting.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'scintillare', meaning 'to sparkle' or 'to emit sparks', which traces back to the noun 'scintilla', meaning a spark or a tiny speck.

In the news

Although not explicitly present in the provided snippet, the word is typically used in sports journalism to describe a performance that is impressively skillful or dazzling.

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