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coruscating

cor·us·cate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kawr-uh-skeyt, kor-]
    • /ˈkɔr əˌskeɪt, ˈkɒr-/
    • /ˈkɒ.rə.skeɪt.ɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kawr-uh-skeyt, kor-]
    • /ˈkɔr əˌskeɪt, ˈkɒr-/

Definitions of coruscating word

  • adjective coruscating A coruscating speech or performance is lively, intelligent, and impressive. 3
  • verb without object coruscating to emit vivid flashes of light; sparkle; scintillate; gleam. 1
  • noun coruscating Flashing; sparkling. 1
  • verb coruscating present participle of coruscate. 0

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Origin of coruscating

First appearance:

before 1695
One of the 49% oldest English words
1695-1705; < Latin coruscātus past participle of coruscāre to quiver, flash; see coruscant, -ate1

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Parts of speech for Coruscating

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

coruscating popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

coruscating usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for coruscating

adjective coruscating

  • relucent — shining; bright.
  • agleam — glowing; gleaming
  • phosphorescent — exhibiting phosphorescence.
  • brilliant — A brilliant person, idea, or performance is extremely clever or skilful.
  • auroral — of or like the dawn.

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