English Dictionary
Definition of “resplendent”
resplendent (rɪˈsplɛndənt
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Definitions
adjective
- having a brilliant or splendid appearance
Alternative Forms
reˈsplendence reˈsplendency noun reˈsplendently adverb Word Origin
C15: from rēsplendēre to shine brightly, from re- + splendēre to shine; see splendour
Synonyms
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brilliant,
radiant,
splendid,
glorious,
bright,
shining,
beaming,
glittering,
dazzling,
gleaming,
luminous,
lustrous,
refulgent,
effulgent,
irradiant,
Usage examples
The trees in Central Gardens were resplendent with autumn foliage, their colours ranging from vermilion to palest gold.
Fraser, Anthea, The Gospel Makers (1994)Then comes an almost-magnificent PRIMAL SCREAM, with Bobby Gillespie again resplendent in white Jagger-esque frock coat.
NME (New Musical Express) (2002)The master is lit by a walk-through window and is resplendent with the period charm of floorboards and a picture rail.
Australian News Misc (2004)Neither Robbie Fowler nor Andy Cole received quite such a glowing reference from Boy Wonder, resplendent in designer stubble.
Glasgow Herald (2001)Like a cat he creeps through the sleeping city and comes at last to where Ravana lies among his resplendent queens.
Travers, P L, What the Bee Knows - reflections on myth, symbol and story (1989)
