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effulgent
[ ih-fuhl-juhnt, ih-fool- ]
effulgent
/ ɪˈfʌldʒənt /
adjective
- radiant; brilliant
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Derived Forms
- efˈfulgently, adverb
- efˈfulgence, noun
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Other Words From
- ef·fulgence noun
- ef·fulgent·ly adverb
- unef·fulgent adjective
- unef·fulgent·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of effulgent1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of effulgent1
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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.
Twas sunset time; but there was no sunset––no fire in the western sky: no glow or effulgent glory or lurid threat.
At the far end was a raised dais with a mammoth statue of a kneeling woman, sculptured of the same effulgent, agate material.
But the sons of Muspell keep their effulgent bands apart on the field of battle, which is one hundred miles long on every side.
My son mid crownéd monarchs held the first and foremost way, Now he rests upon the red earth, quenched his bright effulgent ray!
I beheld thy body, effulgent as the sun, decked with sandal paste!
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