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

Her voice was rich and fulgent, and she clasped her hands as if in supplication.

From Washington Post

It’s “The Greatest Love of All,” a song of such earnestness and fulgent self-esteem that under no circumstances could it also be cool, under no circumstances could it be “Before I Let Go.”

From New York Times

Nothing, though, is likely to prove more engaging than the Dirty Dozen’s fulgent finale.

From Washington Post

She correctly spelled “fulgent” for the victory at the Badger State Spelling Bee.

From Washington Times

And they reared her into fulgent maidenhood, as a white lily is reared on a fragile stem.

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