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Effulgence

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/ɪˈfʌl.dʒəns/

Definitions

  • A brilliant radiance; a shining forth.
  • The quality of being bright and emitting rays of light.

Usage Examples

  • The effulgence of the rising sun bathed the valley in golden light.
  • Her effulgence of spirit was contagious, lighting up the entire gathering.
  • The diamond’s effulgence caught everyone’s attention.

Etymology

Derived from Latin "effulgentia," from "effulgere" meaning "to shine forth," which is composed of "ex-" (out) and "fulgere" (to shine).

Synonyms

  • Radiance
  • Brilliance
  • Glow
  • Splendor
  • Incandescence

Antonyms

  • Dimness
  • Dullness
  • Darkness
  • Obscurity

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Esplendor /esplenˈdor/
French Éclat /e.kla/
German Glanz /ɡlant͡s/
Hindi प्रभा /prabhā/
Tamil ஒளிர்ச்சி /oḷircci/
Chinese 光辉 /guāng huī/
Arabic تألق /ta'allaq/
Russian сияние /sʲɪˈjanʲɪje/
Japanese 輝き /kagayaki/
Korean 광채 /gwangchae/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /ɪˈfʌl.dʒəns/
  • American English: /ɪˈfʌl.dʒəns/

Historical Usage

The word "effulgence" has been used in English literature since the 17th century, often in poetic descriptions of celestial bodies or divine light.

Cultural Nuances

Effulgence is primarily a literary term and is rarely used in everyday speech, often appearing in poetic and philosophical contexts.

More Information

The term "effulgence" is commonly associated with spiritual or celestial brilliance, frequently used in religious texts and poetry to describe divine radiance.


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