Coruscation
Noun
- A flash or sparkle of light.
Example Sentences
“The disco ball shot a shimmering coruscation around the dance floor when the spotlight hit it.”
“I want a light fixture in the front entrance to give off more of a coruscation than a gentle glow.”
“The dancer was blinded by the coruscation of the spotlight.”
Word Origin
Latin, early 18th century
Why this word?
The Latin verb “coruscare,” meaning “to vibrate or glitter,” is the origin of this word. “Coruscation” is a noun for the occurrence of a flash of light, while “coruscate” is a verb meaning “to emit flashes of light.” “Coruscation” was initially used in the 15th century to refer to flashes of light gleaming off the sea in the moonlight. You can use it today for any kind of sparkle, from a flickering candle to glittering diamonds to a sequined jacket.
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