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scintillation

scintillation

9.3
A quick clever remark that makes people laugh
  • noun
  • /ˌsɪntɪˈleɪʃən/
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  • The speaker's scintillation during the debate kept the audience thoroughly entertained.

Examples

  • The scintillation of his clever remarks impressed everyone.

  • While the play was uneven, its occasional scintillation delighted critics.

  • Her dinner parties are renowned for their scintillation and sparkling conversation.

  • Her speech was full of scintillation and charm.

  • Her dinner parties are renowned for their scintillation and lively conversations that engage everyone.

  • The speaker's scintillation during the debate showcased his quick wit and intelligence, captivating the audience.

  • While the play had its flaws, the occasional scintillation in the dialogue showcased the playwright's cleverness.

Synonyms

wit
vsscintillation
163 4.0

Ability to think quickly and say clever, amusing things

is specifically a brilliant, sparkling performance rather than just mental skill
sharp wit
vsscintillation
2 4.1

To make quick, clever, funny comments that amuse people

is a brighter, more sparkling form emphasizing clever showmanship
wittiness
vsscintillation
1 5.0

The ability to make quick clever remarks that make people laugh

is a more brilliant, sparkling display of cleverness and lively intelligence

Antonyms

stupidity
51 3.4

A foolish action that shows poor judgment

banality
10 7.2

An idea or remark that is very obvious and boring

Compounds

scintillation counter
  • Specialized
1 9.0

A device that detects radiation using flashes of light

How Witty

scintillation
9.3
brilliance
17 4.4

Surface Forms

scintillation singular
scintillations plural

Morphology

scintillation = scintillate (semi-transparent) = scintillate + ion

Formed from 'scintillate' + '-ion', but this sense is a metaphorical extension (sparkling wit) so the relation is understandable yet figurative.

Etymology

Scintillation comes from the Latin scintilla, which means 'spark', and writers used that image for lively, bright talk. So scintillation can also mean a sparkling show of wit or clever, 'spark-like' ideas.