Lightning flashed brightly, illuminating the dark sky.

Meaning: The lightning appeared suddenly and made the dark sky light up.

Choice of Words: Flashed means to appear suddenly and briefly. Brightly means with a lot of light. Illuminating means to light up.

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Related Expressions

• The lightning flashed brightly, illuminating the dark sky.
• Lightning flashed brightly, illuminating the dark night.
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• The lightning flashed brightly, illuminating the night sky.
• Lightning flashed brightly, illuminating the night.
• Lightning flashes brightly, illuminating the dark sky.
• Lightning flashed, illuminating the sky.
• Lightning flashed across the sky, illuminating the darkness.