fulgurous

adjective

ful·​gu·​rous ˈfu̇l-g(y)ə-rəs How to pronounce fulgurous (audio)
ˈfu̇l-jə-,
ˈfəl-
: flashing with lightning

Word History

Etymology

Latin fulgur "flash of lightning, lightning" (going back to *fl̥gos, *fl̥ges-, noun derivative from the base of fulgēre "to shine brightly, flash, lighten") + -ous — more at phlegm

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fulgurous was in 1616

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Cite this Entry

“Fulgurous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fulgurous. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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