Effulgent — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /i-ˈfu̇l-jən(t)s/ ef·ful·gence

Meaning & Definition of Effulgent

Effulgent (noun)

  1. radiant splendor, brilliance

Effulgent (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. giving off or reflecting much light

    "the stars always seem more effulgent when viewed in the country, far away from the distracting lights of the big city"

    similar: beaming, bedazzling, bright, brilliant, candescent, clear, dazzling, fulgent, glowing, incandescent, lambent, lucent, lucid, luminous, lustrous, radiant, refulgent, sheeny, shining, shiny, splendid
    related: ablaze, ardent, blazing, burning, combusting, fiery, flaming, red-hot, agleam, aglitter, blinding, coruscant, flaring, flashing, flickering, gemmy, glancing, glaring, gleaming, glimmering, glinting, glistening, glistering, glittering, scintillant, scintillating, shimmering, shimmery, sparkling, sunny, twinkling, winking, burnished, polished, shined, superbright, ultrabright
    opposite: dim, dull, lackluster, unbright, unbrilliant
    near: blackened, dark, darkened, darkish, darkling, darksome, dimmed, dusky, gloomy, lightless, murky, obscure, obscured, pitch-black, pitch-dark, somber, sunless, tenebrous, unlit, cloudy, shadowlike, shadowy, shady, gray, leaden, pale, palish

Related Entry: Effulgence (noun)

Effulgence is a different word from Effulgent. The synonyms below are for effulgence, not for effulgent.

  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 Effulgent

The most common words with a similar meaning to Effulgent:

beaming, bedazzling, bright, brilliant, candescent, clear, dazzling, fulgent, glowing, incandescent, lambent, lucent, lucid, luminous, lustrous, radiant, refulgent, sheeny, shining, shiny, splendid

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Effulgent

Words with the opposite meaning of Effulgent:

dim, dull, lackluster, unbright, unbrilliant

Related Words for Effulgent

ablaze, ardent, blazing, burning, combusting, fiery, flaming, red-hot, agleam, aglitter, blinding, coruscant, flaring, flashing, flickering, gemmy, glancing, glaring, gleaming, glimmering, glinting, glistening, glistering, glittering, scintillant, scintillating, shimmering, shimmery, sparkling, sunny

Near Antonyms of Effulgent

blackened, dark, darkened, darkish, darkling, darksome, dimmed, dusky, gloomy, lightless, murky, obscure, obscured, pitch-black, pitch-dark, somber, sunless, tenebrous, unlit, cloudy, shadowlike, shadowy, shady, gray, leaden, pale, palish

Word Forms of Effulgent

Derived words: effulgent (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Effulgent

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 Effulgent

What does "Effulgent" mean?

"Effulgent" means radiant splendor, brilliance. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: radiant splendor, brilliance.

What is another word for "Effulgent"?

Other words for "Effulgent" include beaming, bedazzling, bright, brilliant, candescent, clear, dazzling and fulgent. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Effulgent" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Effulgent"?

There are 58 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Effulgent". Common alternatives include beaming, bedazzling, bright, brilliant, candescent, clear, dazzling, fulgent, glowing and incandescent.

What is the opposite of "Effulgent"?

Antonyms of "Effulgent" include dim, dull, lackluster, unbright and unbrilliant. Near antonyms include blackened, dark, darkened and darkish.

How do you use "Effulgent" in a sentence?

Examples of "Effulgent" in a sentence: "the stars always seem more effulgent when viewed in the country, far away from the distracting lights of the big city".

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

"Effulgent" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Effulgent"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Effulgent"?

"Effulgent" 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.