refulgent
refulgent · more refulgent · most refulgent
Resplendent, or shining brightly and radiantlyResplendent, or shining brightly and radiantly.
/ɹəˈfʌld͡ʒənt/
Meaning
2 sensesResplendent, or shining brightly and radiantly.
(figuratively)As if giving off light or warmth.
She had a refulgent smile.
radiating or as if radiating light
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From Latin refulgentem, accusative singular of refulgēns, present active participle of refFrom Latin refulgentem, accusative singular of refulgēns, present active participle of refulgeō, from re- (“back”) + fulgeō (“shine”). By surface analysis, re- + Latin fulg(ere) + -ent.
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Forms
more refulgent, most refulgent| Comparative | more refulgent Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most refulgent Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
4 synonymsWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form