scintillating vs shining

scintillating

adj
  • That scintillates with brief flashes of light; sparkling. 

  • Brilliantly or impressively clever, exciting, amusing or witty. 

shining

adj
  • Emitting light. 

  • Having a high polish or sheen. 

  • Reflecting light. 

  • Having exceptional merit. 

noun
  • A bright emission of light; a gleam. 

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