refulgency

Thân thiện

The diamond's refulgency filled the entire display case.

Definition

Noun: The quality of being bright and sending out rays of light; radiant brightness; brilliance.

Usage

"Refulgency" is a formal and literary noun used to describe a powerful, shining brightness. It often implies a splendid or magnificent radiance, more intense than simple brightness. It is typically used in descriptive writing about light sources, celestial bodies, or metaphorical brilliance.

Examples

• The refulgency of the noonday sun made it difficult to look directly at the sky.
• The diamond's refulgency was breathtaking, scattering points of light across the room.
• In his poetry, he often compared her wisdom to the refulgency of a guiding star.

Advanced Usage

• "refulgency of truth": A metaphorical use describing the brilliant, illuminating power of truth.
  • The philosopher spoke of the refulgency of truth that dispels the shadows of ignorance.
• "refulgency of a smile": Used poetically to describe a smile that seems to emit light or joy.
  • Her face was transformed by the sudden refulgency of her smile.

Variants and Related Words

• Refulgent (adj): Shining brightly; radiant.
  • The moon was refulgent in the clear night sky.
• Refulgently (adv): In a refulgent manner.
  • The treasure gleamed refulgently in the torchlight.

Synonyms

• Radiance: Light or heat as emitted or reflected by something.
• Brilliance: Intense brightness of light.
• Luminosity: The intrinsic brightness of a celestial object.
• Effulgence (very close synonym): A radiant splendor; brilliant outpouring of light.

Antonyms

• Dullness: Lack of brightness or shine.
• Dimness: The state of being poorly lit.
• Gloom: Partial or total darkness.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• radiance
• radiancy
• shine
• effulgence
• refulgence