epiphany

Definitions

A sudden, intuitive perception of or insight into the reality or essential meaning of something.

A Christian festival held on January 6 in honor of the coming of the three kings to the infant Jesus Christ.

A manifestation of a divine or supernatural being.

Examples

She had a sudden epiphany that she had been pursuing the wrong career path all along.

The scientist experienced a brilliant epiphany while staring at the complex data patterns on her screen.

Synonyms

sudden realization moment of clarity flash of insight revelation discovery inspiration breakthrough

Antonyms

confusion bewilderment ignorance oblivion misunderstanding obscurity perplexity