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fulgent

adjective ful·gent \ˈfu̇l-jənt, ˈfəl-\

Definition of FULGENT

:  dazzlingly bright :  radiant
— ful·gent·ly adverb
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Origin of FULGENT

Middle English, from Latin fulgent-, fulgens, present participle of fulgēre to shine; akin to Latin flagrare to burn — more at black
First Known Use: 15th century

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Synonyms
beaming, bedazzling, brilliant, candescent, clear, dazzling, effulgent, bright, glowing, incandescent, lambent, lucent, lucid, luminous, lustrous, radiant, refulgent, sheeny, shining, shiny, splendid
Antonyms
dim, dull, lackluster, unbright, unbrilliant

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