epiphany — A sudden revelation or moment of insight; an illuminating discovery or realization
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A sudden revelation or moment of insight; an illuminating discovery or realization
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈpɪfəni/
Korean meaning: 갑작스러운 깨달음, 통찰의 순간; 번뜩이는 깨우침이나 깨달음
Korean pronunciation: 이**피**퍼니
Example Sentences
- After years of failed diets, he had an epiphany: maybe the secret wasn't eating less, but moving more while binge-watching Netflix.
- The scientist's epiphany came not in the lab, but while watching soap bubbles in her daughter's bath.
- His epiphany about work-life balance occurred when he realized he knew his coffee shop barista better than his own family.
epiphany
NOUN//ɪˈpɪfəni//
A sudden revelation or moment of insight; an illuminating discovery or realization
an inventor suddenly drops his wrench and stares wide-eyed at a half-built contraption on his workbench. His face lights up with excitement as he points at the mechanism with a triumphant expression. After hours of failed attempts, he finally sees how all the pieces fit together perfectly. The scattered gears and springs around him suddenly make complete sense in his mind. His assistant in the background looks up from organizing tools, noticing the inventor's sudden change in demeanor. Workshop tools and mechanical parts seem to glow softly in the warm lamplight around the breakthrough moment. a sudden revelation or moment of insight when everything becomes clear
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From Greek 'epiphaneia' meaning 'manifestation' or 'appearance.' Originally referred to a divine being revealing itself to humans, but now describes any sudden moment of insight or realization.
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“After years of failed diets, he had an epiphany: maybe the secret wasn't eating less, but moving more while binge-watching Netflix.”
“The scientist's epiphany came not in the lab, but while watching soap bubbles in her daughter's bath.”
“His epiphany about work-life balance occurred when he realized he knew his coffee shop barista better than his own family.”
“The writer experienced a creative epiphany during meditation and rushed to write down her ideas.”
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