cintilar — meaning in English

English meaning

• shine verb To give off or reflect light brightly.
• sparkle noun A small flash of light, or a general quality of shining brightness.
• twinkle verb To shine with a flickering, sparkling light.

Senses

cintilar is used for these senses in English:

• shine (transitive) To cause to shine, as a light or by reflected light.
• sparkle (by extension) To shine as if throwing off sparks; to emit flashes of light; to scintillate; to twinkle
• twinkle (of a source of light) To shine with a flickering light; to glimmer.

shine — full definition

1. verb To give off or reflect light brightly.
2. verb To perform exceptionally well or stand out.
3. verb To point a light source at something.
4. noun Brightness or gloss, whether from a light source or a polished surface.

sparkle — full definition

1. noun A small flash of light, or a general quality of shining brightness.
2. noun Liveliness or charm in a person's manner.
3. verb To shine with quick flashes of light.

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