epipany

/ɪˈpɪfəni/

Definitions

1. noun

A sudden, surprising, and often profound realization or discovery, especially one that is spiritually significant or changes one’s perspective.

“She had an epiphany on her solo trip to Europe, realizing that she no longer wanted to pursue a career in law.”

Synonyms

  • illumination
  • realization

Antonyms

  • ignorance
  • obfuscation