English Explanatory Dictionary

coruscate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To give off light; to reflect in flashes; to sparkle.
  2. To exhibit brilliant technique or style.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɒɹəskeɪt/ /ˈkɔːɹəskeɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-coruscate.wav kôrʹə-skāt kŏrʹə-skāt

Word forms

coruscate coruscates coruscating coruscated corruscate

Etymology

From Latin coruscātus, perfect passive participle of coruscō (“to flash, gleam”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Synonyms

gleam glimmer glisten glitter radiate scintillate sheen shine sparkle twinkle

Related words

coruscation

Derived words

coruscatingly
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