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Learn a Word Daily — Effulgent
Today’s word is "Effulgent": Shining brightly; radiant or brilliant.
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Word of the Day · December 16, 2025
Effulgent
ih-FUL-jent · adjective
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Definition
- Shining brightly; radiant or brilliant.
- Glowing with joy, vitality, or another positive quality.
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Origin & Etymology
From Latin effulgere, meaning “to shine out” or “to beam forth,” from ex- (“out”) and fulgere (“to shine”).
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Nuance
Effulgent often describes dazzling light, but it can also apply to people whose happiness or charisma seems to glow.
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Usage
“Her effulgent smile lit up the entire room.”
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Fun Fact
Poets frequently pair effulgent with celestial imagery — suns, stars, halos, and even “effulgent wisdom.”
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