effulgent
shining forth brilliantly; radiant.
Origin of effulgent
1Other words from effulgent
- ef·ful·gence, noun
- ef·ful·gent·ly, adverb
- un·ef·ful·gent, adjective
- un·ef·ful·gent·ly, adverb
Words Nearby effulgent
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How to use effulgent in a sentence
For a writer who was a master of reduction, never one to linger on the passing view, this was an unusually effulgent paragraph.
Twas sunset time; but there was no sunset––no fire in the western sky: no glow or effulgent glory or lurid threat.
The Cruise of the Shining Light | Norman DuncanAt the far end was a raised dais with a mammoth statue of a kneeling woman, sculptured of the same effulgent, agate material.
The Jewels of Aptor | Samuel R. DelanyBut the sons of Muspell keep their effulgent bands apart on the field of battle, which is one hundred miles long on every side.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre SturlesonMy son mid crownéd monarchs held the first and foremost way, Now he rests upon the red earth, quenched his bright effulgent ray!
Maha-bharata | Anonymous
I beheld thy body, effulgent as the sun, decked with sandal paste!
Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Bk. 3 Pt. 1 | Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa
British Dictionary definitions for effulgent
/ (ɪˈfʌldʒənt) /
radiant; brilliant
Origin of effulgent
1Derived forms of effulgent
- effulgence, noun
- effulgently, adverb
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