Sçĭn'til-lāte, v. i.

[imp. & p. p. SCINTILLATED; p. pr. & vb. n. SCINTILLATING.] [Lat. scintillare, scintillatum, from scintilla, a spark; It. scintillare, Sp. centellar, centellear, Pg. scintillar, sintillar, Pr. sintillar, Fr. scintiller, étinceler.]

1. To emit sparks, or fine igneous particles. “As the electrical globe only scintillates when rubbed against its cushion.” W. Scott.
2. To sparkle, as the fixed stars.