Effulgence

usgb/ɪˈfʌldʒəns/
noun

The state of being bright and radiant.

The room was filled with an effulgence of morning sunlight.
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Often appears as...

  • effulgence of light
  • radiate effulgence

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Literary

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Literary Usage

Used mainly in literary texts like poems or novels, not in everyday conversation.

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Her eyes had an effulgence that reminded him of the stars.
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High Intensity

Describes light with intense brightness, often overwhelming.

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The diamond's effulgence could be seen from across the room.
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Positive Connotations

Often suggests beauty, purity, or divinity associated with the subject.

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The effulgence of her smile lit up the dreary room.
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