verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To give off light; to reflect in flashes; to sparkle. intransitive
2. 2
   be lively or brilliant or exhibit virtuosity wordnet
3. 3
   To exhibit brilliant technique or style. figuratively, intransitive

   "For truth and tenderness do more / Than coruscating metaphor."

4. 4
   reflect brightly wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

scintillatesparklespangleblazeblinkflame

Example

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"For truth and tenderness do more / Than coruscating metaphor."

Etymology

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

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