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Meaning of refulgent
The primary meaning of the word "refulgent" is related to giving off light, typically in a bright and impressive way.
Etymology of refulgent
The word "refulgent" has its roots in the Latin word "refulgere," which means "to shine brightly" or "to glow"
This Latin word is a combination of "re-" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "fulgere" (meaning "to shine")
The word "refulgent" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that shines brightly and impressively
Synonyms
radiant
resplendent
dazzling
luminous
glowing
shining
brilliant
sparkling
glittering
lustrous
beamy
fulgent
shining
incandescent
coruscating
scintillating
flashing
gleaming
beaming
radiant
luminous
effulgent
splendent
glorious
splendid
majestic
grand
opulent
sumptuous
luxurious
resplendent
dazzling
glowing
shining
bright
vivid
intense
fierce
fiery
blazing
flaming
burning
fiery
ardent
passionate
fervent
zealous
enthusiastic
eager
vehement
violent
fierce
wild
frantic
frenzied
furious
ferocious
savage
barbarous
rude
cruel
harsh
severe
rigorous
austere
stern
grim
dour
sullen
sulky
gloomy
somber
melancholy
dismal
dreary
depressing
disheartening
discouraging
despondent
hopeless
desperate
desolate
forlorn
isolated
alone
solitary
friendless
forsaken
abandoned
neglected
ignored
disregarded
unnoticed
unseen
unobserved
unremarked
unregarded
unminded
unheeded
unattended
neglected
forgotten
overlooked
disregarded
ignored
unseen
unremarked
unnoticed
unobserved
unattended
unheeded
unminded
unseen
unobserved
unregarded
unremarked
unnoticed
ignored
disregarded
neglected
forgotten
overlooked
unseen
unnoticed
unremarked
unattended
unheeded
unminded
unobserved
unseen
unregarded
ignored
disregarded
neglected
forgotten
overlooked
Definitions
- Giving off light, typically in a bright and impressive way
- * Shining brightly and impressively
- * Radiating light, heat, or energy
Usage Examples
- The refulgent sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky
- * The refulgent colors of the painting caught the viewer's eye
- * The refulgent personality of the speaker inspired the audience
Antonyms
dull
dim
faint
weak
feeble
pale
wan
lackluster
subdued
muted
toned
restrained
moderate
mild
soft
gentle
calm
peaceful
quiet
still
silent
motionless
inactive
inert
stagnant
stale
musty
moldy
fusty
rancid
foul
disgusting
repulsive
repugnant
abhorrent
detestable
loathsome
hateful
odious
vile
heinous
atrocious
monstrous
barbaric
inhuman
cruel
brutal
savage
ferocious
violent
intense
fierce
harsh
severe
rigorous
austere
grim
somber
melancholy
dismal
dreary
depressing
disheartening
discouraging
despondent
hopeless
desperate
desolate
forlorn
isolated
alone
solitary
friendless
forsaken
abandoned
neglected
ignored
disregarded
unnoticed
unseen
unobserved
unremarked
unregarded
unminded
unheeded
unattended