Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fulgurate

verb

/’fʌlɡjʊreɪt/

Definition

to emit a sudden flash of light, typically associated with lightning or electrical discharge.

Examples

The storm caused the skies to fulgurate with brilliant flashes of lightning.
In the lab, the scientists observed how the device could fulgurate energy through the air.
The artist captured the fulgurate nature of the meteor in her painting.

Meaning

Fulgurate refers to the act of producing or causing a brilliant flash, particularly in a context that suggests a rapid or violent event, similar to a lightning strike.