adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   shining with reflected light. poetic

   "The relucent lake glittered, sparkling playfully, with the hues of dusk."

Synonyms

All synonyms

brightcleardiaphanouslightlightsomelucid

Example

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"The relucent lake glittered, sparkling playfully, with the hues of dusk."

Etymology

From Latin relūcent-, relūcēns, present participle of relucēre.

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