Part of Speech
noun
Definition
the act of coruscating; a sudden gleam or flash of light; a striking display of brilliance or wit
Origin + Etymology
from the Late Latin word coruscātiōn- (stem of coruscātiō)
Synonyms
- blink
- flash
- flicker
- glance
- gleam
- glimmer
- glint
- spark
- twinkle
- wink
- glitter
- sparkle
Antonyms
- dullness
Example
A single blue and single red spasm of coruscation flickered on either side of the dragon.
Usage Over Time
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