Words: refulgent, fulgent [MW]

Pronunciation: ri-'ful-j&n(t)s, -'f&l-
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin refulgentia, from refulgent-, refulgens, present participle of refulgEre to shine brightly, from re- + fulgEre to shine -- more at FULGENT
: a radiant or resplendent quality or state : BRILLIANCE
- re·ful·gent /-j&nt/ adjective

Pronunciation: 'fül-j&nt, 'f&l-
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin fulgent-, fulgens, present participle of fulgEre to shine; akin to Latin flagrare to burn -- more at BLACK
: dazzlingly bright : RADIANT
- ful·gent·ly adverb

(Think of fireworks in all its refulgent, patriotic glory.)