effulgent
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ɪˈfʌldʒənt/
KK: /ɪˈfʌldʒənt/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that shines brightly or radiates light.
Example
The effulgent sun lit up the entire sky with its golden rays.
Conversation
Did you see the sunset yesterday?
Yes, it was absolutely stunning!
The colors were so effulgent, right?
Definitely! It felt like the sky was on fire.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
radiant
luminous
brilliant
Antonyms
dull
dim
gloomy
Root Explanation
Effulgent is formed from "ex-" (meaning out) and "fulgere" (meaning to shine). The word describes something that shines out brightly or radiantly.
Memory Tip
Imagine something that shines brightly 'out' into the world — that's what effulgent means.
Visually Confused Words
ineffulgent
refulgent
fulgent
prefulgent
emulgent
effluent
unrefulgent
refulgently