epiphany
An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of…An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder.
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Meaning
2 senses(countable)An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder.
It came to her in an epiphany what her life's work was to be.
Erleuchtung, Heureka-Moment, Aha-Erlebnis
прозре́ниеprozrénije, озаре́ниеozarénije
прозрінняprozrinnja
(countable)A manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being.
Erscheinung, Offenbarung, Manifestation
явле́ниеjavlénije, богоявле́ниеbogojavlénije
a divine manifestation
Examples
7 sentencesWhen did you have your epiphany?
Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th.
Epiphany marks the end of the 12 days of Christmas.
An idea, which is meant to inspire, must strike the individual with the force of an epiphany.
deEine Idee, die anregen soll, muss zu dem Einzelnen kommen mit der Wucht einer Offenbarung.
The Epiphany marks the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English epiphanie, from Old French epyphanie, from Late Latin epiphania, fromFrom Middle English epiphanie, from Old French epyphanie, from Late Latin epiphania, from Ancient Greek ἐπιφάνεια (epipháneia, “manifestation, striking appearance”), from ἐπιφαίνω (epiphaínō, “I appear, display”), from ἐπι- (epi-, “upon”) + φαίνω (phaínō, “I shine, appear”). English Epiphany (of Christ) since the 14th century, generic use since the 17th century.
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Forms
plural: epiphanies| Singular | epiphany |
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Synonyms
10 synonyms- twelve days after Christmas; celebrates the visit of the three wise men to the infant Jesus:Epiphany of Our LordTwelfth dayThree Kings-ap- DayJanuary 6
Word family
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