Refulgent: meaning, definitions and examples
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refulgent
[ rษชหfสl.dสษnt ]
bright, shining
Refulgent describes something that is shining brightly or radiantly. It often conveys a sense of splendor or brilliance, suggesting that the light emitted is overwhelmingly beautiful. This term is frequently used in literary contexts to enhance the imagery of illumination. When something is described as refulgent, it can evoke feelings of awe or admiration due to its brightness.
Synonyms
brilliant, gleaming, luminous, radiant, shimmering.
Examples of usage
- The refulgent sun lit up the entire landscape.
- Her refulgent smile brightened everyone's day.
- The refulgent stars twinkled in the night sky.
Translations
Translations of the word "refulgent" in other languages:
๐ต๐น resplandecente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฎเคเคฆเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช strahlend
๐ฎ๐ฉ berkilau
๐บ๐ฆ ััะบัะฐะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ promienny
๐ฏ๐ต ่ผใใใ
๐ซ๐ท resplendissant
๐ช๐ธ resplandeciente
๐น๐ท parlak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐฌ๋ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุชูุฃูุฆ
๐จ๐ฟ zรกลรญcรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ ลพiarivรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่พ็ ็
๐ธ๐ฎ svetleฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ skรญnandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐัาัะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แญแงแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ parlaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ resplandeciente
Etymology
The word 'refulgent' originates from the Latin verb 'refulgere', which means 'to shine brightly' or 'to reflect light'. The Latin 're' prefix indicates 'back' or 'again', while 'fulgere' means 'to shine' or 'to glitter'. Therefore, 'refulgent' carries the connotation of something that reflects or emanates a strong light. It has been used in English since the late 15th century and often appears in poetic or descriptive literature, highlighting the beauty of light and its effects on the surrounding environment. This word is relatively rare in everyday conversation and is more likely to be encountered in literary or artistic texts.