Fulminante (en. Fulminant)

/fulmiˈnante/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That provokes a quick and forceful reaction.
The sudden disease surprised the doctors.
La enfermedad fulminante sorprendió a los médicos.
That results in serious consequences in a short time.
His fulminant attitude caused immediate problems in the team.
Su actitud fulminante causó problemas inmediatos en el equipo.
Related to an attack or effect that occurs abruptly.
The fulminant lightning strike left everyone stunned.
El fulminante ataque del rayo dejó a todos atónitos.

Etymology

From Latin 'fulminans', meaning 'that fulminates' or 'quickly'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sudden death
Death that occurs quickly and unexpectedly.
muerte fulminante
sudden attack
Attack that happens immediately and with great intensity.
ataque fulminante

Related Words

to fulminate
To produce a sudden or devastating impact.
fulminar
fulmination
Action of fulminating or devastating effect.
fulminación

Slang Meanings

A comment that arrives abruptly and surprisingly.
That gossip was fulminant; no one expected it.
Ese chisme fue fulminante, nadie se lo esperaba.
A quick reaction of anger or disapproval.
His fulminant response left everyone in silence.
Su fulminante respuesta dejó a todos en silencio.