The lightning flashed across the dark sky.

Meaning: A sudden and bright light appeared in the dark sky.

Choice of Words: Flashed means to shine or appear suddenly, and lightning is a sudden flash of light in the sky caused by the discharge of electricity. The sky is the vast expanse of air and space above the Earth. Together, these words create a picture of a sudden and bright flash of light in the dark sky.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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• The lightning flashed brightly, illuminating the dark sky.
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• The lightning flashed, illuminating the dark sky like a brilliant sword.
• Lightning flashed brightly, illuminating the dark night.
• The lightning flashed across the sky.