Refulgence

//ɹɪˈfʌl.d͡ʒənts// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    the quality of being refulgent; refulgency countable, uncountable

    "In a parallel way the refulgence of Jesus's body at the Transfiguration was miraculous, transitory, like sun lighting up the air."

  2. 2
    the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light wordnet

Synonyms

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blareblazebrightnessbrillianceeffulgenceflamboyance

Example

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"In a parallel way the refulgence of Jesus's body at the Transfiguration was miraculous, transitory, like sun lighting up the air."

Etymology

From Latin refulgentia.

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