Definition

To shine or sparkle with flashes of light.

Example

The stars began to coruscate in the night sky, creating a beautiful display.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how the fireworks coruscate in the night sky?

Yeah, they were stunning! It felt like a magical display.

I love when they coruscate like that; it makes everything feel so alive.

Absolutely! It’s one of my favorite parts of the celebration.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Coruscate is formed from "coruscus" (meaning glittering or sparkling) and the suffix "-ate" (indicating to cause or to make). The word describes the action of shining or sparkling with a flickering light.

Memory Tip

Imagine something that is 'glittering' ('coruscus') and 'causing' that sparkle ('-ate'). This helps you remember that coruscate means to shine or sparkle.

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