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refulgent
re·ful·gent [ ri fúljənt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
brilliantly shining: shining brilliantly or splendidly ( formal )

[Early 16th century. < Latin refulgent-, present participle of refulgere "shine back, reflect" < fulgere "shine, flash"]

re·ful·gence noun
re·ful·gent·ly adverb
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