EffulgenceVery bright light or a brilliant shining quality is a noun that means bright light or the quality of shiningGiving off light; appearing bright and radiant strongly. It is a formal word and is often used in literary or elevatedMore refined, lofty, or high in style writing.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ih-FUL-juhns/
Easy pronunciation: ih-FUL-juhns (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the second syllable: FUL.
Noun meaning bright shining light.
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Effulgence Meaning
bright shining light
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
Example: The room was filled with the effulgence of the morning sun.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- radiance — A close match for bright, shining light.
- radiancy — An exact dictionary synonym, though less common in modern usage.
- refulgence — A strong formal synonym for brilliant light.
- refulgency — A less common formal synonym with the same sense.
- shine — Works in some contexts, but it is broader and less formal than effulgence.
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Effulgence Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- radiance
- radiancy
- refulgence
- refulgency
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use effulgence for any kind of brightness, but it usually suggests a strong, glowing light.
- It is a formal or literary word, so it can sound unusual in everyday conversation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does effulgence mean?
Effulgence means bright, glowing light or the quality of shining strongly.
What is a simple synonym for effulgence?
Radiance is the closest simple synonym.
Is effulgence a common everyday word?
No. It is formal and more common in literary writing than in everyday speech.
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