Refulgent Definition

rĭ-fo͝oljənt, -fŭl-
adjective
Shining; radiant; glowing; resplendent.
Webster's New World
(figuratively) As if giving off light or warmth.
She had a refulgent smile.
Wiktionary

Origin of Refulgent

  • Latin refulgēns refulgent- present participle of refulgēre to flash back re- re- fulgēre to flash bhel-1 in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin refulgentem, accusative singular of refulgÄ“ns, present active participle of refulgeō, from re- (“back") + fulgeō (“shine").

    From Wiktionary

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