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Word of the Day – Coruscating

By December 25, 2025Word of the Day

Coruscating (adj)

kor-usk-ay-ting

Flashing or sparkling

Latin coruscatus, past participle of coruscare to flash. First recorded useage 1705.

Example sentences

“The coruscating lights twinkled in the window.”

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