Effulgent: meaning, definitions and examples
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effulgent
[ ษชหfสldสษnt ]
light, brightness
Effulgent refers to something that is shining brightly or radiating light. It conveys a sense of brightness that is particularly striking or resplendent.
Synonyms
brilliant, luminous, radiant, shining
Examples of usage
- The effulgent sun illuminated the entire valley.
- Her effulgent smile lit up the room.
- The effulgent stars were visible in the clear night sky.
Translations
Translations of the word "effulgent" in other languages:
๐ต๐น brilhante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฎเคเคฆเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช strahlend
๐ฎ๐ฉ berkilau
๐บ๐ฆ ัััััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ bลyszczฤ cy
๐ฏ๐ต ่ผใ (ใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท รฉclatant
๐ช๐ธ brillante
๐น๐ท parlak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น๋๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุดุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ zรกลรญcรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ ลพiarivรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฟ็ (cร nlร n)
๐ธ๐ฎ svetleฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ skรญnandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐัาััะฐาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แฌแงแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ parlaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ brillante
Word origin
The word 'effulgent' originates from the Latin 'effulgentem', which is the present participle of 'effulgere', meaning 'to shine out' or 'to beam forth'. The root 'fulgฤre' means 'to shine', and thus carries the idea of strong, bright radiance. This term has been used in English since the late 16th century, appearing in literary works to describe not only physical light but also metaphorical brilliance or excellence. As it evolved into modern usage, 'effulgent' has become a way to describe things that emanate a strong, positive energy, often conveying beauty, positivity, or intensity.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,799, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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- 35796 pleasurably
- 35797 resect
- 35798 servomotor
- 35799 effulgent
- 35800 furrier
- 35801 yellower
- 35802 trivialize
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