fulgent

[ fuhl-juhnt ]

adjective

1. shining brightly; dazzling; resplendent:

   fulgent patterns of sunlight.

fulgent

/ ˈfʌldʒənt; ˈfʌldʒɪd /

adjective

1. poetic.
   shining brilliantly; resplendent; gleaming

Derived Forms

• ˈfulgently, adverb

Other Words From

• fulgent·ly adverb
• fulgent·ness noun
• inter·fulgent adjective
• sub·fulgent adjective
• sub·fulgent·ly adverb
• un·fulgent adjective
• un·fulgent·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of fulgent¹

1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin fulgent- (stem of fulgēns, present participle of fulgēre ), equivalent to fulg- flash + -ent- -ent

Word History and Origins

Origin of fulgent¹

C15: from Latin fulgēre to shine, flash

Example Sentences

On giant screens behind him, you can see the chrome embellishments along the outseam of his pants, and one of his handles, “oklama,” emblazoned in bold white Old English letters across the back of his black vest, the yellow gradient of his sunglasses, the fulgent glint of his diamond earrings.

From New York Times

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From Seattle Times

Handel’s fulgent “Dixit Dominus” features flamboyantly dramatic choral writing.

From Los Angeles Times

Fulgent Genetics, which analyzes the samples, will send you an email to notify you when the results are ready.

From Los Angeles Times

Fulgent Genetics Inc., up $4.80 to $54.65.

From Seattle Times