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refulgent

adjective

  1. bright
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ɹəˈfʌld͡ʒənt/

adj

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.

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

    She had a refulgent smile.