English Explanatory Dictionary

refulgent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Resplendent, or shining brightly and radiantly.
  2. As if giving off light or warmth.

Pronunciation

/ɹəˈfʌld͡ʒənt/ en-us-refulgent.ogg

Word forms

refulgent more refulgent most refulgent

Etymology

From Latin refulgentem, accusative singular of refulgēns, present active participle of refulgeō, from re- (“back”) + fulgeō (“shine”). By surface analysis, re- + Latin fulg(ere) + -ent.

Related words

effulgent refulgence

Derived words

refulgently unrefulgent
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