Fulgent — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈfu̇l-jənt/ ful·gent

Meaning & Definition of Fulgent

Fulgent (adjective)

  1. dazzlingly bright, radiant

Fulgent (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. giving off or reflecting much light

    "a fulgent sun peeked from behind the clouds"

    similar: beaming, bedazzling, bright, brilliant, candescent, clear, dazzling, effulgent, glowing, incandescent, lambent, lucent, lucid, luminous, lustrous, radiant, refulgent, sheeny, shining, shiny, splendid
    related: ablaze, ardent, blazing, burning, combusting, fiery, flaming, red-hot, agleam, aglitter, blinding, coruscant, flaring, flashing, flickering, gemmy, glancing, glaring, gleaming, glimmering, glinting, glistening, glistering, glittering, scintillant, scintillating, shimmering, shimmery, sparkling, sunny, twinkling, winking, burnished, polished, shined, superbright, ultrabright
    opposite: dim, dull, lackluster, unbright, unbrilliant
    near: blackened, dark, darkened, darkish, darkling, darksome, dimmed, dusky, gloomy, lightless, murky, obscure, obscured, pitch-black, pitch-dark, somber, sunless, tenebrous, unlit, cloudy, shadowlike, shadowy, shady, gray, leaden, pale, palish

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Fulgent

The most common words with a similar meaning to Fulgent:

beaming, bedazzling, bright, brilliant, candescent, clear, dazzling, effulgent, glowing, incandescent, lambent, lucent, lucid, luminous, lustrous, radiant, refulgent, sheeny, shining, shiny, splendid

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Fulgent

Words with the opposite meaning of Fulgent:

dim, dull, lackluster, unbright, unbrilliant

Related Words for Fulgent

ablaze, ardent, blazing, burning, combusting, fiery, flaming, red-hot, agleam, aglitter, blinding, coruscant, flaring, flashing, flickering, gemmy, glancing, glaring, gleaming, glimmering, glinting, glistening, glistering, glittering, scintillant, scintillating, shimmering, shimmery, sparkling, sunny

Near Antonyms of Fulgent

blackened, dark, darkened, darkish, darkling, darksome, dimmed, dusky, gloomy, lightless, murky, obscure, obscured, pitch-black, pitch-dark, somber, sunless, tenebrous, unlit, cloudy, shadowlike, shadowy, shady, gray, leaden, pale, palish

Word Forms of Fulgent

Derived words: fulgently (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Fulgent

Middle English, borrowed from Latin fulgent-, fulgens, present participle of fulgēre "to shine brightly, flash, lighten" phlegm

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Fulgent

What does "Fulgent" mean?

"Fulgent" means dazzlingly bright, radiant. As an adjective, it is defined as: dazzlingly bright, radiant.

What is another word for "Fulgent"?

Other words for "Fulgent" include beaming, bedazzling, bright, brilliant, candescent, clear, dazzling and effulgent. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Fulgent" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Fulgent"?

There are 58 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Fulgent". Common alternatives include beaming, bedazzling, bright, brilliant, candescent, clear, dazzling, effulgent, glowing and incandescent.

What is the opposite of "Fulgent"?

Antonyms of "Fulgent" include dim, dull, lackluster, unbright and unbrilliant. Near antonyms include blackened, dark, darkened and darkish.

How do you use "Fulgent" in a sentence?

Examples of "Fulgent" in a sentence: "a fulgent sun peeked from behind the clouds".

Is "Fulgent" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Fulgent" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Fulgent"?

"Fulgent" is pronounced /ˈfu̇l-jənt/ and divided into syllables as ful·gent.

What is the origin of the word "Fulgent"?

"Fulgent" comes from Middle English, borrowed from Latin fulgent-, fulgens, present participle of fulgēre "to shine brightly, flash, lighten" phlegm. First known use: 15th century.