1. a flash or sparkle of light
2. a brilliant display of wit or talent
3. the twinkling of stars caused by atmospheric turbulence
Usage: astronomy

Examples

• The scintillation of the diamond caught everyone’s attention.
• Stars show scintillation when viewed through Earth’s atmosphere.
• Her conversation was full of intellectual scintillation.
• The scintillation of sunlight on the water was mesmerizing.
• The telescope reduced atmospheric scintillation for clearer viewing.
• His scintillation of humor kept the audience entertained.
• The scintillation of the crystal created rainbow patterns on the wall.