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refulgence

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /rɪˈfʌl.dʒəns/

KK: /rɪˈfʌl.dʒəns/

noun
Definition

The quality of shining brightly or reflecting light in a radiant way.


Example

The refulgence of the sun made the ocean sparkle like diamonds.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see the refulgence of the sunset yesterday?
Sloth B
Yes, it was absolutely stunning!
Sloth A
I couldn't believe how bright and beautiful it was.
Sloth B
It really made my evening feel special.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
radiance
brilliance
luminescence
Antonyms
dullness
dimness
obscurity
Root Explanation

Refulgence → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "fulgere" (meaning to shine). The word describes a shining or radiance that reflects light, suggesting a brilliance that comes back or is renewed.

Memory Tip

Think of something that shines 'again' ('re-') — that's why refulgence means a bright, shining light.

Visually Confused Words
prefulgence
effulgence
prefulgency
refluence
emulgence
refence
reindulgence
redivulgence
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