ˈsɪntɪlə

Definitions

1. noun

a small amount of something, especially a spark or a hint of something

“The scintilla of doubt in his mind caused him to hesitate.”

2. noun

a small spark or flash, especially of light

“The fireworks exploded into a burst of scintillas in the night sky.”

3. verb

to sparkle or flash with light

“The diamonds scintilled in the sunlight.”