Effulgence/ɪˈfʌldʒəns/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Literary Usage Used mainly in literary texts like poems or novels, not in everyday conversation. Her eyes had an effulgence that reminded him of the stars. Pro Tip 2/3High Intensity Describes light with intense brightness, often overwhelming. The diamond's effulgence could be seen from across the room. Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotations Often suggests beauty, purity, or divinity associated with the subject. The effulgence of her smile lit up the dreary room.