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Refulgent vs Scintillate - What's the difference?

refulgent | scintillate |

As an adjective refulgent

is resplendent, or shining brightly and radiantly.

As a verb scintillate is

to give off sparks; to shine as if emanating sparks; to twinkle or glow.

refulgent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Resplendent, or shining brightly and radiantly.
  • (figuratively) As if giving off light or warmth.
  • She had a refulgent smile.

    scintillate

    English

    Verb

    (scintillat)
  • To give off sparks; to shine as if emanating sparks; to twinkle or glow.
  • To throw off like sparks.