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   coruscating

   /ˈkɒrəskeɪtɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. flashing; sparkling: "a coruscating kaleidoscope of colours" Similar sparklingshiningbrightbrilliantgleamingglitteringtwinklingscintillatingflashingshimmeringshimmeryrare:scintillantOpposite dullmatte
   • ▪ brilliant or striking in content or style: "the play's coruscating wit" Similar brilliantdazzlingscintillatingexhilaratingstimulatinginvigoratingwittyclevervivacioussparklingeffervescentlivelyvibrantanimatedebullientbrightimpressiveaccomplishedingeniousmasterlyimposinginventivecreativeremarkableextraordinaryoutstandingexceptionalstaggeringincredibleamazingastonishingphenomenalbreathtakingthrillingexcitingOpposite boringdullpedestrian
   • 2. severely critical; scathing: "his coruscating attack on the Prime Minister"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCORUSCATING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CORUSCATING definition: 1. flashing brightly 2. extremely intelligent and exciting or humorous: 3. flashing brightly. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › coruscateCoruscate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CORUSCATE is to give off or reflect light in bright beams or flashes : sparkle. Did you know?

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCORUSCATING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CORUSCATING meaning: 1. flashing brightly 2. extremely intelligent and exciting or humorous: 3. flashing brightly. Learn more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCORUSCATING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A coruscating speech or performance is lively, intelligent, and impressive. [literary,.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › coruscatingcoruscating adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   (of a person) full of life, enthusiasm or humour. coruscating wit. Check pronunciation: coruscating. Definition of coruscating adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › coruscatingCoruscating - definition of coruscating by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To give forth flashes of light; sparkle and glitter: diamonds coruscating in the candlelight. 2. To exhibit sparkling virtuosity: a flutist whose music coruscated throughout the concert hall. [Latin coruscāre, coruscāt-, to flash .] cor′us·ca′tion n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › coruscateCORUSCATE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   to emit vivid flashes of light; sparkle; scintillate; gleam: Here was a sapphire, perfectly spherical and over four inches in diameter, that coruscated with a dazzling blue fire. to show spectacular technique or mastery: His writing coruscates with brilliant poetic flourishes.