Dictionary Entry
effulgent
Part of SpeechadjectivePronunciation/Ι-/Word FrequencyUncommon (2.82)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Radiant, resplendent, shining.
In a Sentence
βThe effulgent morning sun lit up the sky with vibrant colors.β
Published Usage Examples
βMy "Sunday-best" word is "effulgent" - I use it socially by saying to a lady I am meeting for the first time: "You look effulgent tonight!"β
βMy inner Spike fangirl is squeeing because David said "effulgent" as if it were a perfectly ordinary word.β
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Origin
From Latin 'effulgere', meaning 'to shine forth'.
Common Phrases
Poetry examples for βeffulgentβ
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