refulgent

adjective

Definition of refulgentnext
as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light refulgent sunlight broke through the clouds, creating huge swaths of light in the valley below us

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refulgent
  1. luminous
  2. shining
  3. glowing
  4. dazzling
  5. bright
  6. radiant
  7. shiny
  8. brilliant
Adjective
  • Spanning from luminous leaded glass masterpieces to rare and storied collections, the auctions honor the legacy of Louis Comfort Tiffany alongside a selection of design masterworks spanning Art Deco to contemporary icons, Sotheby’s said in a statement.
    Thomas Waller, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Many performances are career peaks: Thompson is luminous; Branagh plays Benedick with exquisite finesse, a sly operator who secretly wants to get caught.
    Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of luminous
Adjective
  • Before this iteration of Shelley's tale, the first modern version of the myth, there hadn't been a horror film that so graphically indulged in gore and violence, in bright and shining color photography no less.
    Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
  • We’re devastated by the loss of our beautiful, sweet, kind, bright and shining star.
    Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
Definition of shining
Adjective
  • Advertisement Among Republicans in the Senate, Gabbard’s nomination elicited a few glowing endorsements — but an impressive list of noncommittal statements.
    Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Each multi-use stick can also be used as a glowing bronzer, blush, or highlighter, depending on its shade.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of glowing
Adjective
  • Ironically, this is followed by Venus’ dazzling debut in your sign on Dec. 7, heightening your charisma and powers of persuasion while enlightening you with insight and perspective on your romantic expression.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
  • There were so many painful steps along the way in your journey, but it’s also contrasted with this kind of mounting, escalating, dazzling series of accomplishments professionally.
    Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of dazzling
Adjective
  • That advanced air-suspension system shines brightest while cornering, as the Gravity begins to lean over just a bit, pushing weight onto the outside tires until the rear end squares up and plants, then the vehicle shoves off into seeming warp speed yet again.
    Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The sky at the top of their driveway grew a brighter and brighter shade of red.
    Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of bright
Adjective
  • The pigment-correcting serum boasts results within 12 weeks, leaving you with a radiant glow.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Let the natural magic of cold therapy help boost blood circulation for a healthy, radiant glow.
    Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of radiant
Adjective
  • Featuring the music of Johnny Marks (including the title tune Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer), the TV special follows a young reindeer (Billie Mae Richards) who is ostracized because of his red, shiny and glowing nose.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
  • This clean concealer offers buildable coverage that doesn’t cake or pill, leaving an illuminating effect (without looking shiny).
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of shiny
Adjective
  • The lower circle glows a brilliant white in the dim light.
    RM Clark, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The second season sees our brilliant band dealing with money troubles (ugh, capitalism), a rival Muslim girl group and rom-com shenanigans in the most charming, delectable way possible.
    Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of brilliant
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