Lightning flashed through the clouds.

Meaning: A bright flash of light from the discharge of electricity appeared suddenly and briefly in the sky, among the clouds.

Choice of Words: Lightning is a bright flash of light in the sky caused by the discharge of electricity. Flashed means to appear suddenly and briefly. Clouds are visible masses of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Lightning flashed in the clouds.
• Clouds gathered, thunder rumbled, lightning flashed.
• Lightning flashed brightly in the clouds.
• Lightning flashed across the clouds.
• Clouds gathered, thunder boomed, lightning flashed.
• The lightning flashed across the sky.
• Lightning flashed, a brilliant streak across the sky.
• The lightning flashed brightly, illuminating the dark sky.
• Thunder roared, lightning flashed bright.
• Lightning flashed like bright sword.