fulgurous

[ fuhl-gyer-uhs ]

adjective

1. characteristic of or resembling lightning:

   the fulgurous cracking of a whip.

fulgurous

/ ˈfʌlɡjʊrəs /

adjective

1. rare.
   flashing like or resembling lightning; fulgurant

Word History and Origins

Origin of fulgurous¹

1610–20; < Latin fulgur- ( fulgurate ) + -ous

Word History and Origins

Origin of fulgurous¹

C17: from Latin fulgur lightning

Example Sentences

The naturalists say they are generated in the sky by fulgurous exhalation conglobed in a cloud by the circumfused humor.

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