Effulgent and Shady

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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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Shady is an antonym for effulgent.

Nearby Word: effulgence

Shady adjective - Protected from the sun's rays.

Usage example: a lovely shady spot in the park that was pleasantly cool

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Effulgent is an antonym for shady.

Nearby Words: shadow, shade, shaded, shading, shad

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