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rufescent

adjective/rəˈfɛsənt/

definition

having a reddish or brownish color

example

The rufescent leaves of the autumn trees created a stunning backdrop against the clear blue sky.

synonyms
reddish,brownish,russet
word origin — from Latin 'rufescens', meaning 'reddening', from 'rufus', meaning 'red'

Word Ultra — Set 74

Set 74 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: rufescent, sibylline, fulgent, galliambic, opisthotonic. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. rufescent · adjective/rəˈfɛsənt/

    having a reddish or brownish color

    The rufescent leaves of the autumn trees created a stunning backdrop against the clear blue sky.

    Synonyms: reddish,brownish,russet

    Origin: from Latin 'rufescens', meaning 'reddening', from 'rufus', meaning 'red'

  2. sibylline · adjective/sɪˈbɪl.aɪn/

    having a prophetic or enigmatic quality

    The ancient oracle delivered a sibylline prophecy that left the townspeople both intrigued and fearful of their fate.

    Synonyms: mysterious, prophetic, oracular

    Origin: The word 'sibylline' derives from the Latin 'sibylla', meaning 'sibyl', a woman in ancient times regarded as an oracle or prophetess.

  3. fulgent · adjective/ˈfʌl.dʒənt/

    shining brightly or radiant

    The fulgent rays of the morning sun bathed the landscape in a golden light, bringing warmth to the chilly air.

    Synonyms: radiant, luminous, shining

    Origin: from Latin 'fulgens', present participle of 'fulgere' meaning 'to shine or gleam'

  4. galliambic · adjective/ɡæl.iˈæm.bɪk/

    a metrical form consisting of a series of dactylic hexameters followed by a spondee or trochee

    The poem's galliambic rhythm gave it a lively, energetic quality that captivated the audience.

    Synonyms: metrical, rhythmic, poetic

    Origin: The term 'galliambic' comes from the Latin 'galliambus' and the Greek 'galliambikos', which refers to a specific poetic form used in ancient Greek poetry.

  5. opisthotonic · adjective/ˌɑpɪsθəˈtɑnɪk/

    a condition characterized by extreme backward arching of the body due to muscle spasms

    The patient exhibited opisthotonic posturing during the severe muscle spasm, causing his back to arch excessively.

    Synonyms: hypertonic, spastic, rigid

    Origin: from Greek 'opisthotonos', where 'opistho-' means 'back' and 'tonos' means 'tension'