Word of the Day

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

Wednesday already? We have three weeks of words left for 2019, but since the words just keep coming, so will this daily feature.  Try it out: write something using our word of the day and then post it in the comments.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11

Effulgent

[if-UHL-juhnt]Part of speech: adjective

Origin: latin, mid-18th century

• Glowing with a radiant light
• Shining as if coming from a light

Examples of Effulgent in a sentence

• The spotlight shot its effulgent beam right to the middle of the stage.
• Their effulgent glances revealed the depth of their newfound love.

About Effulgent

This shining adjective can refer to a literal glow of light, or it can be more figurative. Think of beaming happiness, or an effulgent personality that radiates kindness.

Did you Know?

"Effulgent" is one of those adjectives that can also transform into other parts of speech. "Effulgent" is the noun, meaning a quality of brilliance. "Effulgently" is the adverb, and "uneffulgent" is the exact opposite of glowing beauty.

Comments

[pfrye.livejournal.com]

Napoleon Solo ducked behind a file cabinet as Tilly Westmore, a new girl in communications, walked pass the open door to his office. Illya glanced up, a confused look on his face. "Napoleon, did you not take Miss Westmore out two nights ago?"
"Yes, I did"
"And you are hiding from her. Was your date that bad?"
"No it was good, too good, now she's decided I'm excellent husband material!"
"How can you tell, did she say something?"
"No but her eyes glaze over and she has an effulgent glow about her"
Illya chuckled, "Well we can't have that, can we?"

[laurose8.livejournal.com]

Happened regularly, I'm sure.

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

I love it!