REFULGENT Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

refulgent

adjective

Definition of refulgent

as in luminous

giving off or reflecting much light refulgent sunlight broke through the clouds, creating huge swaths of light in the valley below us

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Adjective

Carl Andre, Dan Flavin, and the minimalists learned from Brancusi’s serial imagery and the anonymity of his luminous, streamlined forms.

— Michael Brenson, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026
The simple-but-elegant cut was made even more glamorous by the luminous nature of the fabric, which glittered underneath the lights on Friday’s red carpet.

— Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of luminous

Adjective

Lara and Leone’s young son, Masei, pattered past on the shining wooden floor, followed by a russet, tail-wagging dog, Bēbē.

— Samantha Falewée, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
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

Definition of shining

Adjective

The lucrative opportunity that Driver’s Gary is dangling in front of his brother is dazzling — and clearly suspect from the late-night canal visits to the sizable paycheck for doing comparatively nothing.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
Not just because of its dazzling display specs or positively powerful processing potential.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of dazzling

Adjective

Back at the 2025 SAG awards, for example, the actress wore a bright red Dior halter dress with a deep v-neck plunge highly similar to her Men of the Year outfit from this Friday.

— Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2026
Its bright red berries attract flocks of birds, which then carry the seeds elsewhere, helping this invasive shrub spread.

— Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 14 Nov. 2026

Definition of bright

Adjective

This home is completed by radiant flooring inside the home and a hydronic snow melt system for the front entry walkway, stairs and landing.

— Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
There are private guest quarters and the primary suite includes an ensuite bathroom with a radiant heated floor, sitting room, office and two walk-in closets.

— Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of radiant

Adjective

Still, within Newsom’s announcement today lies some pretty shiny baubles for an ailing West Coast industry that has seen production crater and over 50,000 jobs directly lost over the past six years.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
The Rapid Repair Bond Builder+ Collection helps repair damage from heat, color and styling, strengthening strands from the inside out for healthier, shinier hair.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 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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