Synonyms of lightning

Noun


1. lightning, atmospheric electricity

usage: abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light

2. lightning, flash

usage: the flash of light that accompanies an electric discharge in the atmosphere (or something resembling such a flash); can scintillate for a second or more

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Definition and meaning of lightning (Dictionary)