effulgent in English
- effulgent⇄adv. effulgently.
- effulgent⇄effulgent, adjective.
shining brightly; radiant.
Ex. Again I had the same little effulgent flash of intuition that she knew much more about him than, for some reason, she meant to indicate (New Yorker).
(SYN) lustrous.
effulgent in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
effulgent in Sindhi سنڌي
effulgent in Telugu తెలుగు
Effulgent
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/ɪˈfʌl.dʒənt/
Definitions
- Shining brightly; radiant.
- Emitting an intense, brilliant light.
- Characterized by great splendor or brightness.
Usage Examples
- The effulgent glow of the sunrise filled the sky with golden hues.
- Her effulgent smile brightened everyone's day.
- The palace was adorned with effulgent chandeliers.
Etymology
Derived from Latin "effulgent-", present participle of "effulgere," meaning "to shine forth," which is composed of "ex-" (out) and "fulgere" (to shine).
Synonyms
- Radiant
- Luminous
- Brilliant
- Shining
- Glowing
Antonyms
- Dim
- Dull
- Obscure
- Dark
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Resplandeciente | /res.plan.deˈsjente/ |
| French | Éclatant | /e.kla.tɑ̃/ |
| German | Strahlend | /ˈʃtʁaːlənt/ |
| Hindi | दीप्तिमान | /dīptimān/ |
| Tamil | ஒளிரும் | /oḷirum/ |
| Chinese | 辉煌的 | /huīhuáng de/ |
| Arabic | متألق | /muta'aliq/ |
| Russian | сияющий | /sʲɪˈjajʊɕːɪj/ |
| Japanese | 輝かしい | /kagayakashi/ |
| Korean | 빛나는 | /binnaneun/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ɪˈfʌl.dʒənt/
- American English: /ɪˈfʌl.dʒənt/
Historical Usage
The word "effulgent" has been used in English literature since the 17th century, often appearing in poetic descriptions of celestial or divine radiance.
Cultural Nuances
Effulgent is primarily used in literary or poetic contexts rather than in everyday speech. It is often associated with grandeur, light, and magnificence.
More Information
The term "effulgent" is frequently used in religious texts and literature to describe divine brilliance, celestial light, or noble radiance.