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- [ri-fuhl-juh nt]
- /rɪˈfʌl dʒənt/
- /rɪ.ˈfʌl.dʒent/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-fuhl-juh nt]
- /rɪˈfʌl dʒənt/
Definitions of refulgent word
- adjective refulgent shining brightly; radiant; gleaming: Crystal chandeliers and gilded walls made the opera house a refulgent setting for the ball. 1
- adjective refulgent shining, brilliant, or radiant 0
- adjective refulgent shining; radiant; glowing; resplendent 0
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Origin of refulgent
First appearance:
before 1500 One of the 26% oldest English words
First recorded in 1500-10, refulgent is from the Latin word refulgent- (stem of refulgēns, present participle of refulgēre to radiate light). See re-, fulgent
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Parts of speech for Refulgent
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refulgent popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for refulgent
adj refulgent
adjective refulgent
- fulgid — Scintillant, coruscant; marked by fleeting flashes of radiant light.
- light — a light product, as a beer or cigarette.
- mirrorlike — Resembling a mirror; reflective.
- radiant — emitting rays of light; shining; bright: the radiant sun; radiant colors.
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