scintillas

[US]/sɪnˈtɪlə/
[UK]/sɪnˈtɪlə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a tiny or scarcely detectable amount; a spark or flash; a small particle or trace

Phrases & Collocations

scintilla of hope

not a scintilla

scintilla of doubt

scintilla of truth

scintilla of light

scintilla of joy

scintilla of genius

scintilla of anger

scintilla of energy

scintilla of inspiration

Example Sentences

there wasn't a scintilla of doubt in her mind.

he showed a scintilla of interest in the project.

even a scintilla of hope can make a difference.

she didn't have a scintilla of regret about her decision.

there was not a scintilla of evidence to support his claims.

he searched for a scintilla of truth in the story.

not a scintilla of light penetrated the darkness.

she felt a scintilla of joy when she received the news.

his explanation lacked even a scintilla of clarity.

there was a scintilla of excitement in the air.

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