Main Entry: ef·ful·gence

Pronunciation: \i-ˈfu̇l-jən(t)s, e-, -ˈfəl-\

Function: noun

Etymology: Late Latin effulgentia, from Latin effulgent-, effulgens, present participle of effulgēre to shine forth, from ex- + fulgēre to shine — more at fulgent

Date: 1667

: radiant splendor : brilliance

— ef·ful·gent \-jənt\ adjective