refulgency
- noun
- /rɪˈfʌl.dʒən.si/
- Literature
- The refulgency of the rising sun filled the sky with golden light.
Examples
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Her smile had a certain refulgency that lit up the room.
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She wore a dress whose refulgency caught everyone’s attention at the gala.
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He admired the refulgency of the polished marble in the sunlight.
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The refulgency of the sun was blinding.
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He admired the refulgency of the polished marble in the sunlight.
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She wore a dress whose refulgency caught everyone’s attention at the gala.
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The refulgency of the rising sun filled the sky with golden light.
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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3.2
A bright shine made when light bounces off a surface
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2.0
How bright and smooth a surface is when it sends back light
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9.9
A very bright, shining light that fills a place
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9.5
A very bright and beautiful appearance that looks impressive
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4.3
A brightness in an image or scene that changes mood
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4.1
A smooth, shiny surface that reflects light
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8.9
Bright, strong light that shines from something like the sun or a diamond
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9.9
A bright, strong light like the sun that shines out
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9.9
A soft, gentle light that seems to glow and move slightly
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7.0
How bright something is because it gives or reflects light
A bright light or great talent that amazes people
A bright, beautiful appearance that attracts attention
Antonyms
How Bright
Surface Forms
Morphology
refulgency = refulgent (opaque) = re + fulg + ency
The word is derived from 'refulgent', but the root 'fulg' is not a standalone English word, making it less transparent.
Etymology
Refulgency comes from the Latin parts re- 'back' and fulgere 'to shine'. So think of light that 'shines back' or flashes very brightly, which is why refulgency means strong, bright light.