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epiphanic

adjective/ˌɛpɪˈfænɪk/

relating to or marked by a sudden and profound realization or insight

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Epiphanic in context

After years of struggling with his career choices, he finally had an epiphanic moment that clarified his true passions and direction in life.

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Synonyms for epiphanic

revelatoryinsightfulenlightening

Word history

Where epiphanic comes from

The word 'epiphanic' derives from the Greek 'epiphaneia', meaning 'manifestation' or 'appearance'.

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Common collocations

  • epiphanic moment
  • epiphanic experience
  • epiphanic realization
  • epiphanic insight

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