EFFULGENT Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

effulgent

adjective

Definition of effulgent

as in luminous

giving off or reflecting much light the stars always seem more effulgent when viewed in the country, far away from the distracting lights of the big city

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Adjective

Then come the enigmatic Moai of Easter Island and the luminous lagoons of French Polynesia.

— Guy Bigiaoui, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
Róhe makes an equally compelling case with its luminous, emerald green silk maxi.

— Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of luminous

Adjective

At a time of so much partisanship in Congress, especially related to health care, breakthrough legislation is a shining example of how commonsense policies that support patient care and innovation can achieve broad support.

— Josh Makower, STAT, 16 Mar. 2026
Those memories will remain some of the most shining and unforgettable moments of my life.

— Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026

Definition of shining

Adjective

Its bouncy, jelly-like texture sinks instantly into skin, revealing a glowing, soft complexion in the process.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
Its reception at the two very different festivals was equally glowing, with special emphasis on lead John Malkovich, who received both a tribute at Telluride, and an award from the competition jury at Venice, the Volpi Cup for Best Actor.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of glowing

Adjective

Unlike destructive anti-satellite weapons, which can permanently damage spacecraft or generate debris, laser dazzling is intended to interfere with a satellite’s sensors without physically destroying it.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
Great virtuosi such as violinist Isaac Stern, pianist Van Cliburn, soprano Leontyne Price and hosts of other incredible artists, both American and from abroad, blessed our concert halls with their dazzling artistry.

— Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of dazzling

Adjective

The Full Moon in your sign puts your identity, desires, and personal direction under a bright light, making old compromises harder to maintain automatically.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Alternatively, brighter whites and traditionally summery pieces can instantly feel autumnal when paired with moodier shades like maroon and olive green.

— Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of bright

Adjective

Feldman hopes the exhibition, which spans fine-line drawings of entangled lovers and radiant topographical tapestries, will complicate that familiar account.

— Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Céline Dion is definitely back, and is somehow more radiant than ever.

— Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of radiant

Adjective

Many glass cleaners use ammonia to cut through grease and grime, but instead of leaving your appliances polished and shiny, the pungent solution can actually leave a streaky, cloudy sheen on stainless steel.

— Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026
There were many exciting parts of your new car — the heated seats, a shiny new navigation system, three free months of satellite radio.

— Lindsay Owens, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of shiny

Adjective

Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.

— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2025

Definition of gleaming

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