FULGENT

blazing, blinding, dazzling, fulgent, glaring, glary

(adjective) shining intensely; “the blazing sun”; “blinding headlights”; “dazzling snow”; “fulgent patterns of sunlight”; “the glaring sun”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

fulgent (comparative more fulgent, superlative most fulgent)

Shining brilliantly; radiant.

Source: Wiktionary


Ful"gent, a. Etym: [L. fulgens, -entis, p. pr. of fulgere to flash, glitter, shine, akin to Gr. Phlox, Flagrant.]

Definition: Exquisitely bright; shining; dazzling; effulgent. Other Thracians . . . fulgent morions wore. Glower.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

4 June 2025

LEND

(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”


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