Effulgent and Lightless

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Effulgent adjective - Giving off or reflecting much light.

Usage example: the stars always seem more effulgent when viewed in the country, far away from the distracting lights of the city

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Lightless is an antonym for effulgent.

Nearby Word: effulgence

Lightless adjective - Being without light or without much light.

Usage example: wondered what might be lurking in the lightless corners of the basement

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Effulgent is an antonym for lightless.

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