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Word of the Day – Effulgently

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Effulgently (adverb)

ef-ul-junt-lee

In a manner that is radiant, shining brightly.

First recorded in 1730–40; from Latin effulgent– (stem of effulgēns, present participle of effulgēre ), equivalent to ef- ef- + fulg(ēre) “to shine”

Example sentences

“The shipwreck shone effulgently in the last of the day’s sun.

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