Refulgent

/rɪˈfʌldʒənt/ adjective

Definition

Shining brightly; gleaming; radiant with intense, brilliant light.

Etymology

From Latin 'refulgere' (to flash back/shine brightly) — 're-' (back/intensely) + 'fulgere' (to shine). Light so bright it seems to PUSH BACK at you.

Kelly Says

Light that SHINES BACK at you! Not gentle like lambent — refulgent light is BRILLIANT, the kind that makes you squint and go 'WOW!' A sunrise over the ocean, gold in sunlight, a full moon — refulgent! 🌅💫

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