effulgent
Adjective
Hard difficulty
What does “effulgent” mean?
adjective.shining brightly; radiant.
SAT Usage
the term is often found in passages related to nature, art, or spirituality, emphasizing a sense of brilliance or overwhelming beauty. It suggests not just brightness, but a quality of radiance that inspires awe, differentiating it from similar words like "luminous," which may imply mere light without the same emotional resonance.
Common Confusions
Effulgent implies a radiant brilliance that evokes awe, while luminous usually suggests a simple quality of light without the same emotional depth.
Do not choose effulgent if the context emphasizes dullness or lack of light rather than shining brightly or being radiant.
Example Sentences
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The effulgent sunrise filled the valley with golden light.