relucent

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Definition of relucent in English English dictionary

shining with reflected light

The relucent lake glittered--sparkling playfully--with the hues of dusk.

{a} shining, transparent, clear

{s} bright, brilliant, shining

Reflecting light; shining; glittering; glistening; bright; luminous; splendid

Hyphenation

re·lu·cent

Etymology

[ ri-'lü-s&n ] (adjective.) 15th century. Latin relucent-, relucens, past participle of relucEre to shine back, from re- + lucEre to shine; more at LIGHT.