Synonyms for Scintillating (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree):
intelligent
WordNet sense 2 (marked by high spirits or excitement):
effervescent, bubbling, sparkly
WordNet sense 3 (full of life and energy):
lively
WordNet sense 4 (having brief brilliant points or flashes of light):
glittering, glittery, aglitter, coruscant, fulgid, glinting, glistering, scintillant
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