Definition

Describing something that shines or sparkles with bright flashes of light.

Example

The coruscant stars lit up the night sky beautifully.

Conversation

Did you see the stars last night?

Yes, they were so coruscant and bright!

I know, right? It felt magical to just look up.

Totally! I love nights when the sky is so clear.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Coruscant is derived from the Latin word 'coruscans' (present participle of 'coruscare'), meaning to glitter or to shine. The root 'corus-' (meaning to flash or glitter) combined with the suffix '-ant' (indicating a present participle) describes something that is shining or glittering.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'glitters' or 'shines' ('corus-') — that's why coruscant means something that is shining or sparkling.

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