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epiphany

noun
ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni

Meaning

A moment of sudden revelation or insight.
A sudden important realization or new understanding.
A sudden realization or insight into the essence of something.

Example Sentences

He had an epiphany about his true purpose in life.

He had an epiphany about his true purpose in life.

During meditation, she had an epiphany about her life purpose.

Example Expressions

have an epiphany

Synonyms

Revelation, Realization, Insight, revelation, insight, realization, awakening, discovery
Entry 1
Revelation, Realization, Insight
Entry 2
Revelation, Realization, Insight
Entry 3
revelation, insight, realization, awakening, discovery

Antonyms

Confusion, Unawareness, Misconception, confusion, ignorance
Entry 1
Confusion, Unawareness, Misconception
Entry 2
Confusion, Unawareness, Misconception
Entry 3
confusion, ignorance

Collocations

sudden epiphany, spiritual epiphany, personal epiphany, have an epiphany

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