Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/

Definitions of lightning

noun a sudden electrostatic discharge during an electrical storm

Example Sentences

A1 I saw lightning during the storm.

A2 The lightning struck a tree and started a fire.

B1 People should take cover when there is lightning in the sky.

B2 The lightning bolt was so bright, it lit up the entire sky.

C1 Scientists study the properties of lightning to better understand its effects.

C2 The photographer captured a stunning image of lightning striking the city skyline.

adjective pertaining to or resembling lightning

Example Sentences

A1 The lightning fast rabbit hopped across the field.

A2 She had a lightning quick reflex and caught the ball easily.

B1 The lightning strike caused a power outage in the entire neighborhood.

B2 The team's lightning-quick passing game left their opponents struggling to keep up.

C1 The lightning speed of technological advancements is astounding.

C2 Her lightning wit and sharp intellect made her a formidable debater.

Examples of lightning in a Sentence

formal The lightning struck the tallest building in the city.

informal Did you see that lightning bolt last night? It was crazy!

slang That lightning was lit af!

figurative His wit was as sharp as lightning in the midst of the heated debate.

Grammatical Forms of lightning

past tense

lightninged

plural

lightnings

comparative

more lightning

superlative

most lightning

present tense

lightnings

future tense

will lightning

perfect tense

have lightninged

continuous tense

is lightninging

singular

lightning

positive degree

lightning

infinitive

to lightning

gerund

lightninging

participle

lightninged

Origin and Evolution of lightning

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'lightning' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'līhting', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'leuhtingaz'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lightning' has retained its original meaning of a sudden flash of light in the sky during a storm, but it has also come to be used metaphorically to describe something fast, intense, or striking.