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Coruscating: meaning, definitions and examples

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coruscating

 

[ kəˈrʌs.kəˌteɪ.tɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

light, shining

Coruscating describes the way something sparkles or shimmers with reflective light. This term often suggests a dazzling or bright effect, reminiscent of the twinkling of stars or the glint of sunlight on water. It can be used in both literal and figurative contexts, indicating brilliance and vibrancy. In literature, coruscating may evoke imagery of something vibrant and alive.

Synonyms

glittering, scintillating, shimmering, sparkling, twinkling

Examples of usage

  • The coruscating stars lit up the night sky.
  • Her coruscating smile could brighten the darkest room.
  • The coruscating surface of the lake reflected the sun.
  • The gemstone was coruscating with colors under the light.

Translations

Translations of the word "coruscating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brilhante

🇮🇳 चमकता हुआ

🇩🇪 funkelnd

🇮🇩 berkilau

🇺🇦 іскристий

🇵🇱 iskrzący

🇯🇵 きらめく

🇫🇷 scintillant

🇪🇸 destellante

🇹🇷 parlayan

🇰🇷 반짝이는

🇸🇦 متلألئ

🇨🇿 iskřící

🇸🇰 iskriaci

🇨🇳 闪烁的

🇸🇮 iskriveč

🇮🇸 glitrandi

🇰🇿 жарқыраған

🇬🇪 ბრწყინვალე

🇦🇿 parıldayan

🇲🇽 destellante

Etymology

The word 'coruscating' is derived from the Latin 'coruscatus', the past participle of 'coruscare', which means 'to sparkle' or 'to flash'. The root 'currere' implies motion or running, reflecting the active quality of something that sparkles or shines. The term saw its first usages in the English language in the late 18th century, primarily in poetic or scientific contexts to describe light phenomena. Over time, it has been adopted into more general usage, particularly in literary descriptions, where it conveys an image of radiance and brilliance. Today, 'coruscating' is often employed to evoke a sense of dazzling beauty or lively energy, both in the realm of nature and human expression.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,241, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.