adjectivemasculine/feminine (variable)pl: fulgentes
shining, gleaming, brilliant, radiant
1. Shining brightly; emitting or reflecting light intensely
The fulgent stars illuminated the night sky.
As estrelas fulgentes iluminavam o céu noturno.
2. Brilliant or splendid in appearance; dazzling
She wore a fulgent diamond tiara at the gala.
Ela usava um diadema de diamante fulgente no baile.
3. Radiant with joy, health, or beauty
His fulgent smile brightened the entire room.
Seu sorriso fulgente iluminou toda a sala.
Fulgente is a literary and formal adjective rarely used in casual Brazilian or American English conversation. It is more commonly found in poetry, classical literature, and formal descriptions of beauty or light. In modern usage, Brazilians tend to prefer simpler synonyms like 'brilhante' or 'reluzente' in everyday speech.
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