Coruscation
[cor-ə-SKEY-shən]
Part of speech: noun
Origin: Latin, early 18th century
1.
(Of light) Flash or sparkle.
Examples of Coruscation in a sentence
"The disco ball shot a shimmering coruscation around the dance floor when the spotlight hit it."
"I want a light fixture in the entrance that gives off more of a coruscation than a gentle glow."
About Coruscation
Coruscation was initially used in the 15th century to describe flashes of light gleaming off the sea or clouds in the moonlight. It’s a sweet, romantic word that you can apply to anything from diamonds to a bedazzled jean jacket.
Did you Know?
"Coruscation" was initially used in the 15th century to describe flashes of light gleaming off the sea or clouds in the moonlight. It’s a sweet, romantic word that you can apply to anything from diamonds to a bedazzled jacket.
