coruscate

Meanings

• Verb

  To shine with a bright, intermittent or flickering light, especially with a metallic or golden sheen.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɒɹəskeɪt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

gleam , glimmer , glisten , glitter , radiate , scintillate , sheen , shine , sparkle , twinkle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with coruscate
scintillate , collocate , accumulate

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Variants

List of all variants of coruscate that leads to same result
coruscate , coruscated , coruscates , coruscating

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'coruscus' meaning shining or glittering.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'coruscate' was used in the Harry Potter series to describe the shimmering effect of certain spells.

2. The word 'coruscate' is not commonly used in everyday language and is often found in more formal or literary contexts.

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Related Concepts

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1. shimmer: A similar effect of intermittent or flickering light, often used to describe the appearance of water or other reflective surfaces.

2. glitter: A bright, shining appearance, often used to describe the appearance of jewels or other decorative objects.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, 'coruscus' was used to describe the shimmering effect of armor or weapons during a parade or battle. It was also used metaphorically to describe the brilliance of a victorious general.

How to Memorize "coruscate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a golden coin being flicked back and forth in the light, creating a bright, intermittent shine.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the sound of fireworks or a lightning storm.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'coruscate' by associating it with the word 'glitter', which has a similar meaning.

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