NSW Opportunity Class
Scintillating
adjective/SIN-ti-lay-ting/
Brilliantly clever, lively and sparkling, or literally flashing with light.
In contextThe scintillating stars over the bush campsite kept us awake.
Remember it
Think of a 'scintilla' (a spark) — scintillating things throw off sparks.
Use it well
Praises witty talk or literal sparkle; too strong for something merely nice.