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fulgent

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: //ˈfʌl.dʒənt//

KK: /ˈfʌl.dʒənt/

adjective
Definition

Describing something that shines brightly or is radiant, often in a dazzling way.


Example

The fulgent stars lit up the night sky with their brilliance.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see the sunset yesterday?
Sloth B
Yes! It was so fulgent and beautiful.
Sloth A
I know, right? The colors were just stunning.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It felt like a painting in the sky.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
radiant
luminous
brilliant
Antonyms
dull
dim
faded
Root Explanation

Fulgent → It is formed from "fulgere" (meaning to shine) and the suffix "-ent" (indicating an ongoing state or quality). The word "fulgent" means shining or glowing, describing something that emits light or brilliance.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'shining' ('fulgere') — that's why fulgent means glowing or shining.

Visually Confused Words
refulgent
effulgent
fugient
subfulgent
profulgent
prefulgent
feculent
emulgent
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