brillieren — meaning in English
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English meaning
- scintillate verb To produce sparks, or to shine as though giving them off, twinkling or glowing.
- shine verb To give off or reflect light brightly.
Senses
brillieren is used for these senses in English:
- scintillate (intransitive) To give off sparks; to shine as if emanating sparks; to twinkle or glow.
- shine (intransitive, copulative) To distinguish oneself; to excel.
scintillate — full definition
- verb To produce sparks, or to shine as though giving them off, twinkling or glowing.
- verb Of a star or similar object in the sky, to flicker and change in brightness quickly.
- verb Especially of a phosphor, to give a brief flash of light after taking in ionizing radiation.
- verb To dazzle someone or make a striking impression.
shine — full definition
- verb To give off or reflect light brightly.
- verb To perform exceptionally well or stand out.
- verb To point a light source at something.
- noun Brightness or gloss, whether from a light source or a polished surface.
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