fulminant

fulminant; spectacular; striking.

English translations

  1. 01

    striking

  2. 02

    brilliant

  3. 03

    dazzling

  4. 04

    explosive

Word details

German meaning
In kurzer Zeit mit großer Intensität auftretend; glänzend, hervorragend.
English meaning
Brilliant, outstanding, rapid and intense
Synonym
glänzend, herausragend
German example
Das Konzert war ein fulminanter Erfolg. / Die Krankheit entwickelte sich fulminant.
English example
The concert was a brilliant success. / The disease developed rapidly and intensely.
Comparative
fulminanterSuperlative: am fulminantesten

Example sentences with “fulminant”

  1. Er legte einen fulminanten Start hin. (He had a spectacular start.)

Frequently asked questions

Is this a positive word?

Yes, it is a very strong, positive compliment.