effulgent

[ ih-fuhl-juhnt, ih-fool- ]

adjective

1. shining forth brilliantly; radiant.

effulgent

/ ɪˈfʌldʒənt /

adjective

1. radiant; brilliant

Derived Forms

• efˈfulgence, noun
• efˈfulgently, adverb

Other Words From

• ef·fulgence noun
• ef·fulgent·ly adverb
• unef·fulgent adjective
• unef·fulgent·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of effulgent¹

First recorded in 1730–40; from Latin effulgent- (stem of effulgēns, present participle of effulgēre ), equivalent to ef- ef- + fulg(ēre) “to shine” + -ent- -ent

Word History and Origins

Origin of effulgent¹

C18: from Latin effulgēre to shine forth, from fulgēre to shine

Example Sentences

For a writer who was a master of reduction, never one to linger on the passing view, this was an unusually effulgent paragraph.

From The Daily Beast

Twas sunset time; but there was no sunset––no fire in the western sky: no glow or effulgent glory or lurid threat.

From Project Gutenberg

At the far end was a raised dais with a mammoth statue of a kneeling woman, sculptured of the same effulgent, agate material.

From Project Gutenberg

But the sons of Muspell keep their effulgent bands apart on the field of battle, which is one hundred miles long on every side.

From Project Gutenberg

My son mid crownéd monarchs held the first and foremost way, Now he rests upon the red earth, quenched his bright effulgent ray!

From Project Gutenberg

I beheld thy body, effulgent as the sun, decked with sandal paste!

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