a. [ L. scintillans, p. pr. of scintillare to sparkle. See Scintillate. ] Emitting sparks, or fine igneous particles; sparkling. M. Green. [ 1913 Webster ]
(adj) having brief brilliant points or flashes of light, Syn. scintillant, scintillating, fulgid, glittery, glinting, coruscant, glistering, sparkly, glittering, Example:bugle beads all aglitter; glinting eyes; glinting water; his glittering eyes were cold and malevolent; shop window full of glittering Christmas trees; glittery costume jewelry; scintillant mica; the scintillating stars; a dress with sparkly sequins; `glistering' is an archaic term