fulminant
Translation
brilliant, stunning, spectacular, fulminant
Examples
Das Orchester gab ein fulminantes Konzert.
The orchestra gave a brilliant concert.
Das war ein fulminantes Feuerwerk.
That was a spectacular firework display.
Grammar Patterns
(( )) brilliant, stunning The concert was brilliant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grandios (grandiose), überwältigend (overwhelming); Antonyms: langweilig (boring), unscheinbar (inconspicuous)
Etymology
From Latin 'fulminare', meaning 'to strike with lightning'. It carries the sense of something sudden, brilliant, and powerful like a lightning strike.
Memory Tips
Think of 'fulminating' or exploding with brilliance. It's related to the Latin word for lightning, 'fulmen'.