The lightning flashed, illuminating the dark sky like a brilliant sword.

Meaning: This means that the lightning was shining brightly in the dark sky, making it briefly visible.

Choice of Words: Lightning is a sudden and bright flash of light in the sky during a thunderstorm. Flashed means to shine brightly for a short time. Illuminating means to make something light up or become visible.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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