Refulgent

Pronunciation: /rɪˈfʌldʒənt/

Definitions of refulgent

adjective shining brightly; radiant; gleaming

Example Sentences

A1 The sun was refulgent in the sky.

A2 She wore a refulgent dress to the party.

B1 The refulgent glow of the fire lit up the room.

B2 The refulgent beauty of the sunset took my breath away.

C1 The refulgent chandelier cast a warm glow over the room.

C2 The refulgent jewels in the crown sparkled in the light.

Examples of refulgent in a Sentence

formal The refulgent chandelier illuminated the entire ballroom with a warm glow.

informal Her refulgent smile brightened up the room as soon as she walked in.

slang That car is so refulgent, I can't stop staring at it!

figurative The refulgent talent of the young artist shone through in every brushstroke.

Grammatical Forms of refulgent

• past tense: refulged
• plural: refulgents
• comparative: more refulgent
• superlative: most refulgent
• present tense: refulgent
• future tense: will be refulgent
• perfect tense: have refulged
• continuous tense: is refulging
• singular: refulgent
• positive degree: refulgent
• infinitive: to refulge
• gerund: refulging
• participle: refulging

Origin and Evolution of refulgent

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'refulgent' originated from the Latin word 'refulgere', which means to shine brightly.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'refulgent' has retained its original meaning of shining brightly or radiantly, and is often used in poetic or literary contexts to describe something that is dazzling or brilliant.