refulgence

Thân thiện

The diamond's refulgence filled the entire display case.

Definition

Noun: 1. The quality of being bright and sending out rays of light; radiant brilliance. It refers to a powerful, shining brightness that seems to emit light.

Usage

"Refulgence" is a formal and literary noun used to describe an intense, dazzling, and often beautiful brightness. It is typically applied to light sources (like the sun or a star) or to things that reflect light with great brilliance. It emphasizes the radiant, shining quality of the light itself.

Examples

• The refulgence of the full moon illuminated the entire valley.
• She stepped into the refulgence of the stage lights.
• The diamond's refulgence was breathtaking under the display case.

Advanced Usage

• "Refulgence of": This is the most common construction, used to specify the source of the brilliant light.
  • They were blinded by the refulgence of the midday sun.
• The word can be used metaphorically to describe intellectual or spiritual brilliance.
  • The refulgence of his genius was acknowledged by all.

Variants and Related Words

• Refulgent (adjective): Shining brightly; radiant.
  • The refulgent glow of the sunset.
• Effulgence (noun): A very close synonym, also meaning radiant splendor.
• Radiance (noun): A more common synonym for brightness or light emitted.
• Brilliance (noun): Great brightness or exceptional talent.

Synonyms

Radiance, brilliance, luminosity, effulgence, resplendence, glare, blaze.

Antonyms

Dullness, dimness, darkness, gloom, obscurity.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

Từ đồng nghĩa

• radiance
• radiancy
• shine
• effulgence
• refulgency