refulgence

Meanings

• noun

  The quality or state of shining or being brilliantly illuminated; radiance.

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Rhymes

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refuge , resurgence , regence , defiance

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Variants

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refulgence , refulgences , refulgent

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Etymology

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From Latin refulgere 'shine, be brilliant', from re- 'back' + fulgere 'shine, flash, gleam'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'refulgence' is rarely used in everyday language and is often found in literary or poetic contexts.

2. In astronomy, the term 'refulgence' is used to describe the brightness of a celestial body, such as a star or a planet, when measured as the amount of energy it emits per unit area.

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1. Radiance: The quality of emitting or reflecting light; brightness.

2. Brilliance: The quality of shining brightly or exceptionally well; splendor.

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Culture

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In literature, 'refulgence' has been used to describe the brilliant or radiant appearance of objects or settings, often with a sense of grandeur or majesty. For instance, in Milton's 'Paradise Lost', the 'refulgent' sun is described as 'the golden torch' that 'awakes the slumb'ring world'.

How to Memorize "refulgence"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bright, shining object, such as a diamond or a sun, to help remember the meaning of 'refulgence'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'refulgence' with the word 'radiance' or 'brilliance' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Re-fulgence' means 'to shine again'.

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