refulgence
- noun
- /rɪˈfʌl.dʒəns/
- Literature
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refulgencia
- As she walked through the garden, the refulgence of the blooming flowers caught everyone's attention.
Examples
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Let us assume the refulgence of Venus were extinguished; then what attraction should persuade minerals, animals, vegetables, or humans to proliferate?
Fiction book (1991) -
The refulgence of the sun set the entire landscape aglow with vibrant colors during the sunset.
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The diamond's refulgence sparkled brilliantly in the light, captivating all who saw it.
Synonyms
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1.0
A bright, smooth look on something that reflects light
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4.2
A bright glow in someone's face that shows health or happiness
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4.5
A very bright light that makes it hard to see
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9.9
A very bright, shining light that fills a place
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8.9
Bright, strong light that shines from something like the sun or a diamond
1
9.5
A very bright and beautiful appearance that looks impressive
A very bright, strong light that shines from something
A bright, beautiful appearance that attracts attention
A bright light or great talent that amazes people
Antonyms
How Bright
Surface Forms
Morphology
refulgence = refulgent (opaque) = re + fulg + ence
The step from the adjective 'refulgent' to the noun 'refulgence' is a regular nominalization (adjective -> -ence), which is a standard morphological process.
Etymology
Refulgence comes from the Latin parts re- 'again' and fulgere 'to shine', giving the image of light that shines back or shines strongly. That's why refulgence means a bright, radiant brightness that stands out.