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lightning

The word “lightning” has 2 syllables: light-ning

It's pronounced as /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for lightning?

In the thesaurus, “lightning” has 44 synonyms and 22 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for lightning along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for lightning

Antonyms for lightning

Meanings of lightning

  • noun
    1. A flash of light produced by short-duration, high-voltage discharge of electricity within a cloud, between clouds, or between a cloud and the earth.
    2. A discharge of this kind.
    3. Anything that moves very fast.
    4. The act of making bright, or the state of being made bright; enlightenment; brightening, as of the mental powers.
  • verb
    1. To produce lightning.
  • adjective
    1. Extremely fast or sudden; moving (as if) at the speed of lightning.

Example Sentences

  • A bright flash of lightning lit up the sky.
  • The storm brought heavy rain and frequent lightning.
  • They watched the distant lightning from the porch.
  • The tree was struck by lightning during the storm.
  • The athlete moved with lightning speed across the field.

On this page you'll find 66 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lightning, such as: accelerated, at speed, blistering, bolt, breakneck, breathless, breathtaking.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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