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Effulgent vs Clandestine - What's the difference?

effulgent | clandestine |

As adjectives the difference between effulgent and clandestine

is that effulgent is shining, resplendent, radiant while clandestine is done or kept in secret, sometimes to conceal an illicit or improper purpose.

effulgent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Shining, resplendent, radiant.
  • * 1912 , (Rex Ellingwood Beach), The Net , ch. 3:
    • [H]er cheeks were colorless, yet they spoke of perfect health, and shone with that same pale, effulgent glow.

    Related terms

    * effulgence * refulgent

    clandestine

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Done or kept in secret, sometimes to conceal an illicit or improper purpose.
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  • * 2004 — (Penny Arcade)
    • In my imagination, all work place encounters between men and women result in clandestine sex.
  • * 2005 — (Stewart Lee), 90's Comedian DVD''
    • And I don't want anyone to think I dislike Catholicism because I don't. It's actually my favourite form of clandestine global evil.
  • (freemasonry, of a person or lodge) Not recognized as a regular member.

    • Synonyms

    * (done in secret) covert, furtive, hush-hush, secret, secretive, undercover * See also

    Related terms

    * clandestinely ----