epiphany (/ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni/)
noun · Advanced · Emotions & Feelings
🔊 /ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni/
Meaning
Meaning: a sudden realization
An epiphany is a sudden, striking realization or moment of insight. Speakers describe the epiphany that changed their path.
Examples
🗣 She had an epiphany while watching the sunrise.
Etymology
From Greek ‘epiphaneia’, meaning manifestation or appearance.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for a turning-point moment of sudden understanding.
Tags: insight, realization