Coruscate
verb
To sparkle or shine brightly.
The diamonds coruscated in the sunlight.
Often appears as...
- coruscate with brilliance
- colors coruscate
verb
To be very lively or intelligent.
She coruscated at the party with her charm and wit.
Often appears as...
- mind coruscates
- conversation coruscates
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To sparkle or shine brightly.
The diamonds coruscated in the sunlight.
Often appears as...
- coruscate with brilliance
- colors coruscate
verb
To be very lively or intelligent.
She coruscated at the party with her charm and wit.
Often appears as...
- mind coruscates
- conversation coruscates
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Imagine bright, reflective surfaces when you see 'coruscate' to understand its vivid and lively quality.
Her sequined dress coruscated under the dance floor lights.
Pro Tip 2/3Literal Sparkle
'Coruscate' is often used when describing something with literal, physical sparkles, like gems or lights.
The frost coruscated as dawn broke, making the field glimmer.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Use
Besides physical sparkles, 'coruscate' can describe metaphorical brightness like vibrant colors.
The mural's colors coruscated, captivating all passersby.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Imagine bright, reflective surfaces when you see 'coruscate' to understand its vivid and lively quality.
Her sequined dress coruscated under the dance floor lights.
Pro Tip 2/3Literal Sparkle
'Coruscate' is often used when describing something with literal, physical sparkles, like gems or lights.
The frost coruscated as dawn broke, making the field glimmer.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Use
Besides physical sparkles, 'coruscate' can describe metaphorical brightness like vibrant colors.
The mural's colors coruscated, captivating all passersby.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Imagine bright, reflective surfaces when you see 'coruscate' to understand its vivid and lively quality.
Her sequined dress coruscated under the dance floor lights.
Pro Tip 2/3Literal Sparkle
'Coruscate' is often used when describing something with literal, physical sparkles, like gems or lights.
The frost coruscated as dawn broke, making the field glimmer.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Use
Besides physical sparkles, 'coruscate' can describe metaphorical brightness like vibrant colors.
The mural's colors coruscated, captivating all passersby.
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