refulgent
English
WOTD – 8 May 2007
Etymology
From Latin refulgentem, accusative singular of refulgēns, present active participle of refulgeō, from re- (“back”) + fulgeō (“shine”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɹəˈfʌld͡ʒənt/
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Adjective
refulgent (comparative more refulgent, superlative most refulgent)
- Resplendent, or shining brightly and radiantly.
- (figuratively) As if giving off light or warmth.
- She had a refulgent smile.
Related terms
Translations
shining brightly and radiantly
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Latin
Verb
refulgent
- third-person plural present active indicative of refulgeō