fulgurous

ful·gu·rous

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fuhl-gyer-uh s]
- /ˈfʌl gyər əs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fuhl-gyer-uh s]
- /ˈfʌl gyər əs/

Definitions of fulgurous word

adjective fulgurous characteristic of or resembling lightning: the fulgurous cracking of a whip. 1
adjective fulgurous flashing like or resembling lightning; fulgurant 0
adjective fulgurous like or full of lightning; flashing 0
adjective fulgurous Resembling a lightning flash; fulgurant. 0
adjective fulgurous Full of lightning. 0

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Origin of fulgurous

First appearance:

before 1610

One of the 40% oldest English words

1610-20; < Latin fulgur- (see fulgurate) + -ous

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Parts of speech for Fulgurous

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Fulgurous

fulgurous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

fulgurous usage trend in Literature

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