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Radiant

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  1. Radiant
    Definition: Emitting light or heat; glowing with brightness or joy.
    Sentence Example: Her radiant smile lit up the room as soon as she entered.
    Synonyms: Bright, shining, glowing, beaming
    Antonyms: Dull, dark, lifeless, gloomy
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Murky

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  1. Murky
    Definition: Dark, gloomy, or unclear; often used to describe water or atmosphere.
    Sentence Example: The water in the lake was murky, making it difficult to see the bottom.
    Synonyms: Cloudy, unclear, opaque, muddy
    Antonyms: Clear, transparent, bright, luminous
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Quaint

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  1. Quaint
    Definition: Charmingly old-fashioned or unusual in a way that is pleasing.
    Sentence Example: The village was quaint, with cobblestone streets and little houses with flower boxes.
    Synonyms: Picturesque, charming, old-fashioned, rustic
    Antonyms: Modern, conventional, ordinary, unremarkable
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Tumultuous

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  1. Tumultuous
    Definition: Characterized by disorder, chaos, or a great disturbance.
    Sentence Example: The tumultuous crowd cheered loudly as the concert began.
    Synonyms: Chaotic, turbulent, wild, uproarious
    Antonyms: Calm, peaceful, orderly, tranquil
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Effervescent

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  1. Effervescent
    Definition: Bubbly, lively, and enthusiastic; producing bubbles.
    Sentence Example: Her effervescent personality made everyone around her feel cheerful and energized.
    Synonyms: Bubbly, vivacious, sparkling, lively
    Antonyms: Flat, dull, lifeless, subdued
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Luminous

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Luminous
Definition: Emitting light; bright or shining, especially in the dark.
Sentence Example: The luminous stars lit up the night sky, creating a breathtaking view.
Synonyms: Radiant, glowing, brilliant, incandescent
Antonyms: Dark, dim, dull, shadowy

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Vast

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Vast
Definition: Extremely large in size, quantity, or extent.
Sentence Example: The vast desert stretched out before them, with no end in sight.
Synonyms: Immense, enormous, boundless, expansive
Antonyms: Small, limited, confined, narrow

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Grimy

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Grimy
Definition: Covered with or characterized by dirt, grime, or soot.
Sentence Example: After working in the factory all day, his hands were grimy with oil.
Synonyms: Dirty, filthy, grimy, soiled
Antonyms: Clean, spotless, pristine, fresh

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Ethereal

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Ethereal
Definition: Extremely delicate and light, seeming too perfect for this world; otherworldly.
Sentence Example: The ethereal glow of the moon illuminated the foggy landscape.
Synonyms: Delicate, airy, celestial, heavenly
Antonyms: Earthly, heavy, solid, substantial

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Opulent

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Opulent
Definition: Rich, luxurious, and lavish in appearance or style.
Sentence Example: The palace was opulent, filled with gold, velvet, and fine art.
Synonyms: Luxurious, lavish, extravagant, rich
Antonyms: Modest, simple, plain, austere

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