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- [sin-tl-uh nt]
- /ˈsɪn tl ənt/
- /sˈɪntɪlənt/
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- [sin-tl-uh nt]
- /ˈsɪn tl ənt/
Definition of scintillant word
- adjective scintillant scintillating; sparkling. 1
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Origin of scintillant
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
First recorded in 1600-10, scintillant is from the Latin word scintillant- (stem of scintillāns, present participle of scintillāre to send out sparks; flash). See scintilla, -ant
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Parts of speech for Scintillant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scintillant popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
scintillant usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for scintillant
adj scintillant
- aglow — If something is aglow, it is shining and bright with a soft, warm light.
- coruscant — giving off flashes of light
- fluorescent — possessing the property of fluorescence; exhibiting fluorescence.
- glistering — to glisten; glitter.
- mantling — a loose, sleeveless cloak or cape.
Antonyms for scintillant
adjective scintillant
- darkened — A darkened building or room has no lights on inside it.
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