effulgent
effulgently
Something effulgent radiates light. On a clear day the sun can be quite effulgent. You might need a pair of shades.
Effulgent comes from the Latin ex meaning "out" and fulgere meaning "to shine". A light that is effulgent, shines out or radiates. A personality that is effulgent radiates warmth and goodness. When you're in love, you have an effulgent or radiant look, as though sunlight were shining from your eyes.
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In this novel, Fitzgerald's first, a young man tries to build a life for himself after serving in World War I.
Newland Archer, a member of New York City's high society in the late 19th century, is engaged to a proper young lady — but finds himself drawn to the unconventional Countess Ellen Olenska. Read the full text here.
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