Difference between Scintillate and Sparkle

Scintillate

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To give off sparks; to shine as if emanating sparks; to twinkle or glow. To throw off like sparks.

Sparkle

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To emit sparks; to throw off ignited or incandescent particles; to shine as if throwing off sparks; to emit flashes of light; to scintillate; to twinkle; as, the blazing wood sparkles; the stars sparkle.To manifest itself by, or as if by, emitting sparks; to glisten; to flash.To emit little bubbles, as certain kinds of liquors; to effervesce; as, sparkling wine.To emit in the form or likeness of sparks.To disperse.To scatter on or over.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A little spark; a scintillation.Brilliance; luster

Example sentence: On April 3, 2014, Jane Goodall turned 80. The iconic blond ponytail has gone gray, but the sparkle of intelligence, sly humor, and fierce dedication still shines from her hazel eyes.