effulgence

noun
UK: /ɪˈfʌl.dʒəns/
US: /ɪˈfʌl.dʒəns/

  1. A brilliant radiance or shining.

    1. The effulgence of the sun was blinding.
    2. The gemstone's effulgence captivated everyone in the darkened room at the museum.

  2. A quality of remarkable splendor or glory.

    1. Her beauty had a certain effulgence.
    2. The novel's effulgence lay in its powerful message of hope during troubled times.

Synonyms

radiance brilliance splendor luster glow sheen

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "effulgence" in English means: A brilliant radiance or shining., A quality of remarkable splendor or glory..

The phonetic transcription of "effulgence" is /ɪˈfʌl.dʒəns/ in British English and /ɪˈfʌl.dʒəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "effulgence": radiance, brilliance, splendor, luster, glow, sheen.

Example usage of "effulgence": "The effulgence of the sun was blinding.". More examples on the page.