refulgent

/ri'fʌldʤənt/

Thân thiện

The refulgent sunset painted the sky in brilliant colors.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Shining brightly; radiant; resplendent: "refulgent" describes something that emits a brilliant, glowing light or that appears to be brilliantly illuminated.
   • Figuratively brilliant or splendid: It can also describe something that is metaphorically brilliant, outstanding, or glorious.

Usage and Examples

• Adjective:
  • The refulgent moon illuminated the entire valley. (The brilliantly shining moon lit up the whole valley.)
  • Her refulgent smile lit up the room. (Her radiant smile made the room feel bright and happy.)
  • The palace was decorated with refulgent gold and jewels. (The palace was adorned with brilliantly shining gold and jewels.)

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• Poetic/Literary Register: "Refulgent" is a formal, literary word. It is more common in descriptive writing, poetry, or elevated prose than in everyday conversation.
• Often Describes Celestial Bodies or Majestic Scenes: It is frequently used to describe the sun, moon, stars, or magnificent, light-filled vistas.
  • The poet described the refulgent glory of the dawn.
• Can Describe Abstract Qualities: It can be applied metaphorically to describe qualities like genius, virtue, or beauty that are perceived as brilliantly outstanding.
  • His refulgent talent was evident from a young age.

Variants and Related Words

• Refulgence (noun): The quality or state of being refulgent; brilliant radiance.
  • The refulgence of the sunset was breathtaking.
• Refulgently (adverb): In a refulgent manner.
  • The crystal chandelier shone refulgently.

Synonyms

• Radiant: Emitting light or heat; shining brightly.
• Resplendent: Shining brilliantly; characterized by a splendid appearance.
• Effulgent: Shining forth brilliantly; radiant.
• Beaming: Radiating light; smiling brightly.
• Luminous: Full of or shedding light; bright.

Antonyms

• Dim: Not bright or clear.
• Dull: Lacking brightness or shine.
• Dark: With little or no light.
• Lackluster: Lacking in brightness, radiance, or vitality.

Idioms and Phrases

(Note: "Refulgent" itself is not commonly used in fixed idioms. Its use is typically as a standalone descriptive adjective.) - A refulgent beacon: A common metaphorical phrase describing something that serves as a brilliantly shining guide or symbol. - Her courage was a refulgent beacon of hope for others.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. radiating or as if radiating light
   • the beaming sun
   • the effulgent daffodils
   • a radiant sunrise
   • a refulgent sunset

Từ đồng nghĩa

• beaming
• beamy
• effulgent
• radiant