effulgence

/ɛˈfʌlʤəns/; /ɛˈfʊlʤəns/

Definitions

1. noun

a brilliant or radiant quality, especially of light; a burst or flash of light or brilliance

“The effulgence of fireworks illuminated the evening sky.”

2. noun

the quality of being full of light or radiant

“The palace was a symbol of the monarch’s effulgence and power.”

3. noun

a state of being full of light, warmth, or energy

“The atmosphere at the music festival was one of joyful effulgence.”

4. verb

to shine or radiate with brilliance or light

“The sun effulges the earth with its warm rays.”

Synonyms

  • brilliance
  • glow
  • luminosity
  • radiance

Antonyms

  • darkness
  • shadows