Fulgurate

Pronunciation: /ˈɛfˈəɫˈɡuˈɹeɪt/

Fulgurate (verb)

  1. To produce a sudden bright light or flash, like lightning.
  2. To hit or affect someone or something quickly and unexpectedly.

Examples

  • The stars can fulgurate brightly in the night sky.
  • The storm seemed to fulgurate without warning.

Common collocations: shine brightly, flash suddenly, strike suddenly, hit unexpectedly

Synonyms of Fulgurate

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Fulgurate

  • To make something less bright or obscure.