adj
resplendent
rih-SPLEHN-duhnt
adj
1
Shining brightly and impressively; dazzling in appearance.
"The bride looked resplendent in her white gown."
"The cathedral was resplendent with gold and stained glass."
How to Use Resplendent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExtremely bright, colorful, or splendid-looking.
When to use it
A fairly formal or literary word, often used for grand or ceremonial appearances.
Common pairings
resplendent in
resplendent with color
Word Forms
more resplendent comparative, most resplendent superlative
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Etymology
From Latin resplendere, "to shine back, glitter," from re- ("back") plus splendere ("to shine").