12
incandescent(adjective, light, bright, warm, intense)
11
blazing(verb, adjective, light, bright, intense)
11
burnished(adjective, light, smooth, bright, intense)
11
glinting(verb, adjective, bright, brilliant, polished)
11
shimmering(noun, adjective, light, bright, intense)
11
sunny(adjective, clear, light, pleasant, bright)
10
lit(adjective, characteristic, quality, light, fire)
10
sunshiny(adjective, clear, light, pleasant, bright)
9
clear(adjective, light, simple, pleasant, bright)
9
polished(adjective, light, smooth, bright, clean)
9
radiating(verb, adjective, bright, healthy, glowing)
8
outstanding(adjective, cool, great, excellent, famous)
8
vivid(adjective, light, bright, warm, intense)
7
distinguished(adjective, great, excellent, fine, wonderful)
7
excellent(adjective, cool, master, lovely, illustrious)
7
flaring(verb, adjective, bright, lighting)
7
illustrious(adjective, great, excellent, bright, famous)
7
sheeny
7
sleek(adjective, beauty)
6
coruscating(noun, adjective, light, bright, intense)
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