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fulgid

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈfʌl.dʒɪd/

KK: /ˈfʌlɡɪd/

adjective
Definition

Describing something that shines brightly or emits flashes of light.


Example

The fulgid stars lit up the night sky with their brilliant glow.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see that fulgid sunset last night?
Sloth B
Yes! It was so beautiful and bright.
Sloth A
I love moments like that when the sky is so fulgid.
Sloth B
Me too, it reminds me of summer evenings.

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

Fulgid → It is derived from 'fulgere' (meaning to shine) in Latin. The word 'fulgid' means shining or glowing, often used to describe something that emits light or brilliance.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'shines' ('fulgere') to remember that 'fulgid' means something that is shining or glowing.

Visually Confused Words
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