splendent

23 synonyms and 1 antonym for splendent, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Having a bright, glossy shine.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

clear apparent amazing cool awesome

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

shining glossy evident glaring blatant conspicuous astounding delightful sensational

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

mirrory sheeny mirrorlike relucent satiny sleek glassy glisteny vitreous

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adj

Having a bright, glossy shine.

mirrory sheeny mirrorlike relucent satiny shining sleek glassy glossy glisteny vitreous

2. adj

Standing out a great deal; distinguished.

clear evident glaring blatant conspicuous apparent

Opposites

subtle

3. adj

(literary) Excellent and impressive.

amazing astounding cool delightful awesome sensational

Etymology

Came into English from Middle English splendaunt, from Old French splendiant, the present participle of esplendiier, and esplendent, and from Latin splendēns, splendentis, the present participle of splendēre ("to shine").

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