effulgent
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of effulgent
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
Explanation
Something effulgent radiates light. On a clear day the sun can be quite effulgent. You might need a pair of shades. Effulgent comes from the Latin ex meaning "out" and fulgere meaning "to shine". A light that is effulgent, shines out or radiates. A personality that is effulgent radiates warmth and goodness. When you're in love, you have an effulgent or radiant look, as though sunlight were shining from your eyes.
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Example Sentences
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Effulgent flame-point;—which was of very brief duration indeed, and which sank soon into bitterer smoke than ever, down almost to the choking state.
From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 07 by Carlyle, Thomas
Having perceived It, he proclaims: "Now I see that that Effulgent Being and I are one and the same, and my delusion is destroyed."
From The Upanishads by Paramananda, Swami
Transfused through hearts in future ages, Thy glowing power anew may shine Effulgent in the poets' pages Or music's harmony divine.
From An Anthology of Australian Verse by Stevens, Bertram
By thee inspired, his tube the Tuscan plies, And sends new colonies to stock the skies, Gives Jove his satellites, and first adorns Effulgent Phosphor with his silver horns.
From The Columbiad by Barlow, Joel
The seeker after Truth prays to the Effulgent One to control His dazzling rays, that his eyes, no longer blinded by them, may behold the Truth.
From The Upanishads by Paramananda, Swami
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