scintilla

noun
UK: /sɪnˈtɪl.ə/
US: /sɪnˈtɪl.ə/

  1. A tiny flash of light, spark, or glimmer.

    1. I saw a scintilla of light in the distance.
    2. The diamond ring had a scintilla that caught my eye across the room.

  2. A very small amount of something; a trace.

    1. There isn't a scintilla of evidence to support his claim.
    2. She showed not a scintilla of remorse for her actions during the trial.

Synonyms

spark glimmer trace iota flicker gleam
scintilla intransitive-verb

  1. To emit sparks or flashes of light; to sparkle or twinkle.

    1. The stars scintilla on a clear night.
    2. Her eyes scintilla with excitement as she talked about the project.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "scintilla" in English means: A tiny flash of light, spark, or glimmer., A very small amount of something; a trace..

The phonetic transcription of "scintilla" is /sɪnˈtɪl.ə/ in British English and /sɪnˈtɪl.ə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "scintilla": spark, glimmer, trace, iota, flicker, gleam.

Example usage of "scintilla": "I saw a scintilla of light in the distance.". More examples on the page.