1. a sudden flash or burst of light; a gleam or sparkle
2. a brilliant display of wit or intellectual brilliance
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The coruscation of lightning illuminated the night sky.
• Diamonds caught the light in a series of brilliant coruscations.
• Her conversation was marked by witty coruscations that delighted the guests.
• The coruscation of the chandelier cast dancing shadows across the ballroom.
• His speech was full of intellectual coruscations that impressed the audience.
• The water's surface shimmered with coruscations as the sun rose.
• The author's coruscations of humor made the novel both clever and entertaining.