Words To Describe Light And Brightness

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun the quality of being bright, radiant, or intelligent

adjective brilliant (related adjective)

  • The scientist's research was praised for its brilliance and innovation.
  • Wow, your performance on stage was pure brilliance!
  • That new song is straight fire, it's absolute brilliance!
  • The artist's use of color and light created a brilliance that seemed to glow from the canvas.

adjective glaring is an adjective that describes something that is extremely obvious or conspicuous, often in a negative way

  • The glaring error in the report was immediately brought to the attention of the supervisor.
  • She couldn't help but notice the glaring mistake in his presentation.
  • The outfit she wore to the party was glaringly inappropriate.
  • The glaring sun beat down on the hikers as they made their way up the mountain.

adjective shining brightly; radiant; gleaming

  • The effulgent chandelier illuminated the grand ballroom with a warm glow.
  • Her effulgent smile brightened up the entire room.
  • That new highlighter is so effulgent, it's blinding!
  • The author's effulgent prose painted a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

adjective in a state of shock or amazement

adverb in a state of shock or amazement

  • The intricate architecture of the cathedral left visitors abaze with wonder.
  • She was abaze with excitement when she found out she got the job.
  • The new video game graphics had me totally abaze.
  • His speech left the audience abaze with inspiration.