First Known Use: 1667
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effulgence
noun ef·ful·gence \i-ˈfu̇l-jən(t)s, e-, -ˈfəl-\
Definition of EFFULGENCE
: radiant splendor : brilliance
— ef·ful·gent \-jənt\ adjective
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Origin of EFFULGENCE
Late Latin effulgentia, from Latin effulgent-, effulgens, present participle of effulgēre to shine forth, from ex- + fulgēre to shine — more at fulgent
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- Synonyms
- brightness, brilliancy, candor, dazzle, brilliance, illumination, lambency, lightness, luminance, luminosity, luminousness, luster (or lustre), lustrousness, radiance, refulgence, splendor
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