effulgent

adjective

Definition of effulgentnext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effulgent
  1. luminous
  2. shining
  3. glowing
  4. dazzling
  5. bright
  6. radiant
  7. shiny
  8. brilliant
Adjective
  • Spanning from luminous leaded glass masterpieces to rare and storied collections, the auctions honor the legacy of Louis Comfort Tiffany alongside a selection of design masterworks spanning Art Deco to contemporary icons, Sotheby’s said in a statement.
    Thomas Waller, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Many performances are career peaks: Thompson is luminous; Branagh plays Benedick with exquisite finesse, a sly operator who secretly wants to get caught.
    Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of luminous
Adjective
  • Before this iteration of Shelley's tale, the first modern version of the myth, there hadn't been a horror film that so graphically indulged in gore and violence, in bright and shining color photography no less.
    Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
  • We’re devastated by the loss of our beautiful, sweet, kind, bright and shining star.
    Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
Definition of shining
Adjective
  • Visitors throughout the state can experience the magnificent 3-acre Christmas light display, highlighted by a 30-foot ribbon tree, 32-foot glowing ribbon arch, dazzling 20-foot Starburst, Christmas sleigh, and more.
    Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Gold mining shaped early California and fast-tracked its status from territory to statehood, fueled by a population boom seeking glowing fortunes.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of glowing
Adjective
  • Ironically, this is followed by Venus’ dazzling debut in your sign on Dec. 7, heightening your charisma and powers of persuasion while enlightening you with insight and perspective on your romantic expression.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
  • There were so many painful steps along the way in your journey, but it’s also contrasted with this kind of mounting, escalating, dazzling series of accomplishments professionally.
    Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of dazzling
Adjective
  • That advanced air-suspension system shines brightest while cornering, as the Gravity begins to lean over just a bit, pushing weight onto the outside tires until the rear end squares up and plants, then the vehicle shoves off into seeming warp speed yet again.
    Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The sky at the top of their driveway grew a brighter and brighter shade of red.
    Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of bright
Adjective
  • The pigment-correcting serum boasts results within 12 weeks, leaving you with a radiant glow.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Let the natural magic of cold therapy help boost blood circulation for a healthy, radiant glow.
    Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of radiant
Adjective
  • Then, a few years ago, a friend presented me with a thick, shiny box—minimal in its design, no rococo flourishes or swoopy landscapes—and promised that this panettone would change my life.
    Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Alongside Chalamet, his costar Elle Fanning wore red lips with a shiny custom Prada dress in butter yellow and jewels signed by Cartier.
    María Munsuri, Glamour, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of shiny
Adjective
  • Negro and his team’s latest research suggests instead that the barn owl’s brilliant white plumage is in fact a form of nocturnal camouflage or counter-illumination that gives the hunter an element of surprise.
    Katie Hunt, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Waning crescent moon, Venus and Regulus Those on the East Coast who look up and to the east Sept. 19 about 45 minutes before sunrise will see a crescent moon, Venus and brilliant star Regulus aligned.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of brilliant
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