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- [ih-fuhl-juh nt, ih-foo l-]
- /ɪˈfʌl dʒənt, ɪˈfʊl-/
- /ɪ.ˈfʌl.dʒənt/
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- [ih-fuhl-juh nt, ih-foo l-]
- /ɪˈfʌl dʒənt, ɪˈfʊl-/
Definitions of effulgent word
- adjective effulgent shining forth brilliantly; radiant. 1
- noun effulgent Shining brightly; radiant. 1
- adjective effulgent shining 1
- adjective effulgent radiant; brilliant 0
- adjective effulgent Shining, resplendent, radiant. 0
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Origin of effulgent
First appearance:
before 1730 One of the 48% newest English words
1730-40; < Latin effulgent- (stem of effulgēns, present participle of effulgēre), equivalent to ef- ef- + fulg(ēre) to shine + -ent- -ent
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Parts of speech for Effulgent
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effulgent popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for effulgent
adj effulgent
- beaming — sending out beams; shining
- blazing — Blazing sun or blazing hot weather is very hot.
- bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
- brilliant — A brilliant person, idea, or performance is extremely clever or skilful.
- dazzling — Something that is dazzling is very impressive or beautiful.
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