effulgence

/ɪˈfʌldʒəns/
noun
  1. A bright, shining light; radiance.
    • From the mountaintop, they watched the effulgence of the stars against the dark sky.
    • The diamond's effulgence caught everyone's eye as she walked into the room.
    • The effulgence of the morning sun filled the room with a warm glow.
  2. A quality of great beauty, brilliance, or happiness that seems to shine out from someone or something.
    • The artist's paintings are known for their effulgence of color and emotion.
    • Her smile had an effulgence that made everyone around her feel cheerful.
    • There was an effulgence of joy in his voice when he announced the good news.
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