Effulgence — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /i-ˈfu̇l-jən(t)s/ ef·ful·gence

Meaning & Definition of Effulgence

Effulgence (noun)

  1. radiant splendor, brilliance

Effulgence (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the quality or state of having or giving off light

    "the exceptional effulgence of the harvest moon is always a striking sight"

    similar: brightness, brilliance, brilliancy, candor, dazzle, illumination, lambency, lightness, luminance, luminosity, luminousness, luster, lustrousness, radiance, refulgence, splendor
    related: blaze, flare, flash, flicker, light, fluorescence, incandescence, luminescence, burnish, gloss, polish, sheen, shine, shininess, fire, flame, glare, glow, gleam, glimmer, glint, glisten, glitter, scintillation, shimmer, sparkle, twinkle
    opposite: blackness, dark, darkness, dullness, duskiness
    near: dimness, gloominess, somberness, cloudiness, haziness, murkiness, obscureness, obscurity, colorlessness, grayness, lackluster, paleness, shadiness, shadowiness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Effulgence

The most common words with a similar meaning to Effulgence:

brightness, brilliance, brilliancy, candor, dazzle, illumination, lambency, lightness, luminance, luminosity, luminousness, luster, lustrousness, radiance, refulgence, splendor

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Effulgence

Words with the opposite meaning of Effulgence:

blackness, dark, darkness, dullness, duskiness

Related Words for Effulgence

blaze, flare, flash, flicker, light, fluorescence, incandescence, luminescence, burnish, gloss, polish, sheen, shine, shininess, fire, flame, glare, glow, gleam, glimmer, glint, glisten, glitter, scintillation, shimmer, sparkle, twinkle

Near Antonyms of Effulgence

dimness, gloominess, somberness, cloudiness, haziness, murkiness, obscureness, obscurity, colorlessness, grayness, lackluster, paleness, shadiness, shadowiness

Word Forms of Effulgence

Derived words: effulgent (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Effulgence

borrowed from Late Latin effulgentia "radiance," noun derivative of Latin effulgent-, effulgens, present participle of effulgēre "to shine or blaze forth, flash," from ef-, variant before f of ex- ex-:1 + fulgēre "to shine brightly, flash, lighten" phlegm

First known use: 1667

Frequently Asked Questions about Effulgence

What does "Effulgence" mean?

"Effulgence" means radiant splendor, brilliance. As a noun, it is defined as: radiant splendor, brilliance.

What is another word for "Effulgence"?

Other words for "Effulgence" include brightness, brilliance, brilliancy, candor, dazzle, illumination, lambency and lightness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Effulgence" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Effulgence"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Effulgence". Common alternatives include brightness, brilliance, brilliancy, candor, dazzle, illumination, lambency, lightness, luminance and luminosity.

What is the opposite of "Effulgence"?

Antonyms of "Effulgence" include blackness, dark, darkness, dullness and duskiness. Near antonyms include dimness, gloominess, somberness and cloudiness.

How do you use "Effulgence" in a sentence?

Examples of "Effulgence" in a sentence: "the exceptional effulgence of the harvest moon is always a striking sight".

Is "Effulgence" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Effulgence" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Effulgence"?

"Effulgence" is pronounced /i-ˈfu̇l-jən(t)s/ and divided into syllables as ef·ful·gence.

What is the origin of the word "Effulgence"?

"Effulgence" comes from borrowed from Late Latin effulgentia "radiance," noun derivative of Latin effulgent-, effulgens, present participle of effulgēre "to shine or blaze forth, flash," from ef-, variant before f of ex- ex-:1 + fulgēre "to shine brightly, flash, lighten" phlegm. First known use: 1667.