coruscation
Sudden brilliant gleam
Coruscation is a flash or sparkle of light—the glittering effect of light reflected from a brilliant surface.
The word is literary and somewhat rare, appearing in descriptions of jewels, sunlit water, or stars: the coruscation of diamonds under the chandelier.
Figuratively, it describes brilliant flashes of wit or intellect: His speech was full of verbal coruscations.
Shine with flickering light
- glimmerFaint, wavering light
- shimmerTremulous, wavering light
- waverHesitate or fluctuate
- glintBrief bright reflection
flutter · oscillate · fluctuate · pulsate · quiver · strobe · blink · dance
Shine with flickering light
- shimmerTremulous, wavering light
- glimmerFaint, wavering light
- gleamFaint reflected light
- glistenShine with reflected light
iridescence · opalescence · pearlescence · fluorescence · luminescence · sheen · luster · fire
Sudden bright burst
- burstBreak apart suddenly
- glintBrief bright reflection
- lightningAtmospheric electrical discharge
- boltThreaded rod for nuts
arc · strobe · discharge · blaze · glare · beacon · flare-up · ignition
Glowing luminous quality
- luminosityIntrinsic brightness of source
- effulgenceRadiant brightness pouring forth
- resplendenceImpressive, dazzling brilliance
- splendorImpressive, striking beauty
dazzle · incandescence · luster · sheen · gleam · shine · glow · illumination
Light-splitting optical element
- spectrumContinuous range of values
- rainbowRefracted light arc
- dispersionScattering across space
- diffractionWaves spreading past obstacles
iridescence · facet · crystal · diamond · chandelier · cut-glass · gemstone · kaleidoscope
twinkle
Shine with flickering light
glint · flutter · oscillate · fluctuate · pulsate · quiver · strobe · blink · dance · play
twinkle
Shine with flickering light
glisten · iridescence · opalescence · pearlescence · fluorescence · luminescence · sheen · luster · fire · starlight
flare
Sudden bright burst
bolt · arc · strobe · discharge · blaze · glare · beacon · flare-up · ignition · spark
radiance
Glowing luminous quality
- luminosityIntrinsic brightness of source
- effulgenceRadiant brightness pouring forth
- resplendenceImpressive, dazzling brilliance
splendor · dazzle · incandescence · luster · sheen · gleam · shine · glow · illumination · magnificence
prism
Light-splitting optical element
- spectrumContinuous range of values
- rainbowRefracted light arc
- dispersionScattering across space
diffraction · iridescence · facet · crystal · diamond · chandelier · cut-glass · gemstone · kaleidoscope · sunbeam
sequins
Small reflective fabric ornaments
- tinselMetallic decorative strips
- spangleTiny metallic decoration
- rhinestoneImitation gem of glass
paillette · lamé · foil · metallic · glitz · jewels · crystals · diamanté · beading · frost
coruscationsteady glow
Constant, unwavering light
soft glow · diffuse light · matte finish · flatness · steadiness
coruscationdullness
Lack of stimulation
flatness · insipidity · banality · tediousness · vapidity