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2 is the reflection of light from a smooth surface; as, the gloss of silk.

To is to shine with a reflection of light from a glossy surface. A well-polished boot glistens. A tear-drop glistens in the eye.

To is to shine with heat. A bar of iron glows when it is first withdrawn from the furnace of a smith's forge.

To Glow also signifies to shine without heat. Certain insects glow in the dark.

To is to shine with a wavering light, as the flame of a lamp when it is agitated by the wind.

To is to send forth a sudden and momentary light.

To is to send forth flashes of light. Lightning coruscates.

To is to shine with a broad and flame-like light.

To is to overpower the eye with light. We are dazzled by the brightness of the sun.

To is to shine with a strong and offensive light.

To is also to look with fierce, piercing eyes.

To is to send forth a strong and steady light; as, the beaming sun.

A is, 1. A weak, faint light; as, scarce a glimpse of light.—Milton.

2. A flash of light.

3. A transient luster.

4. A short, transitory view.

, to sparkle (Fr.) Hence, Brilliant, sparkling; as a brilliant gem.

, light; and, to shine (L.) Hence,

Lucid, bright; as, the lucid orbs of heaven. Fig, 1. Clear and easily understood; as a lucid arrangement.

2. Illuminated by the light of reason. Lunatics sometimes enjoy lucid intervals.

Elucidate, lit., to place in a clear light. Hence, to render intelligible; as, to elucidate an obscure passage.

Translucent, transmitting light, but not transparent. A cup of Chinaware, or a vase of alabaster is translucent, (trans, through.)

, light-bearing; as, lucifer matches. (L. fero, to bear.)

Lucifer, the Morning Star; so called because this star precedes the sun, and bears, or brings in, the light of day.

Lucifer, Satan.

, light (L.) Hence,

Luminous, emitting light; as a luminous body.

Luminary, a body that emits light.

Illuminate, to enlighten, (or to cast light upon.) (il for in, upon.)

Illume and Illumine, poetic forms of illuminate.

Relume, or Relumine, to light or kindle again; as to relume a dying lamp, (re, again.)

, to shine with a strong and vivid light. (L.) Hence,

Splendid, very bright, either literally or figuratively; as a splendid luminary; a splendid equipage; a splendid achievement.

Splendor, great brightness, both lit. and fig.; as, the splendor of the sun; the splendor of noble deeds.

Resplendent, shining with a brilliant reflection of light, (re, back.)

Resplendence or Resplendency, a brilliant reflection of light.

, to shine with great brightness. (L.) Hence,

Refulgent, reflecting light with great brilliancy, (re, back.)