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)

  1. Resplendent, or shining brightly and radiantly.
  2. (figuratively) As if giving off light or warmth.
    She had a refulgent smile.

Translations

Latin

Verb

refulgent

  1. third-person plural present active indicative of refulgeō