Gloss is the reflection of light from a smooth surface; as, the gloss of silk.
To Glisten 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 Glow 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 A bar of iron glows when it is first withdrawn from the furnace of a smith's forge.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 Flare is to shine with a wavering light, as the flame of a lamp when it is agitated by the wind.
To Flash is to send forth a sudden and momentary light.
To Coruscate is to send forth flashes of light. Lightning coruscates.
To Blaze is to shine with a broad and flame-like light.
To Dazzle is to overpower the eye with light. We are dazzled by the brightness of the sun.
To Glare is to shine with a strong and offensive light.
Here in a grotto, sheltered close from air,
And screened in shades from day's detested glare,
She sighs forever.—Pope.
To Glare is also to look with fierce, piercing eyes.
Note.—The glaring of the eyes depends upon a vivid reflection of light.
To Beam is to send forth a strong and steady light; as, the beaming sun.
A Glimpse is, 1. A weak, faint light; as, scarce a glimpse of light.—Milton.
2. A flash of light.
Swift as the lightning's glimpse they ran.—Milton.
3. A transient luster.
One glimpse of glory to thy issue give.—Dryden.
4. A short, transitory view.
Briller, to sparkle (Fr.) Hence, Brilliant, sparkling; as a brilliant gem.
Lux, light; and Luceo, 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.)
Lucifer, 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.
Note.—In Isaiah xiv, 11, the king of Babylon is thus addressed: "How art thou fallen from Heaven, O Lucifer, Son of the morning!" Tertullian and Gregory the Great understood this of the fall of Satan, and from this circumstance the name Lucifer has since been applied to Satan.—Robinson's Calmet.
Lumen, 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.)
Note.—Relume and Relumine are also poetical terms.
Splendeo, 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.
Fulgeo, to shine with great brightness. (L.) Hence,
Refulgent, reflecting light with great brilliancy, (re, back.)
