effulgent
Pronunciation: /iˈfo͝oljənt, iˈfəl-
adjective
• literary
1shining brightly; radiant.
1.1(of a person or their expression) emanating joy or goodness.
Origin
mid 18th century: from Latin effulgent- 'shining brightly', from the verb effulgere, from ex- 'out' + fulgere 'to shine'.
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Fran's face was radiant. The effulgent glint in her eyes mixed with the sun's rays at the outdoor ceremony, brightening the spirits of the congregation as she and George strode across the lawn on their way to a happy life together.
