fulgurant

adjective

ful·​gu·​rant ˈfu̇l-g(y)ə-rənt How to pronounce fulgurant (audio)
ˈfu̇l-jə-,
ˈfəl-
: flashing like lightning
also : brilliant

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin fulgurant-, fulgurans, present participle of fulgurāre "to flash (of lightning), shine, gleam," derivative of fulgur "flash of lightning, lightning" — more at fulgurous

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fulgurant was in 1611

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Cite this Entry

“Fulgurant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fulgurant. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.

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