adj
resplendent
rih-SPLEHN-duhnt
Resplendent (adj) means shining brightly and impressively; dazzling in appearance. Example: “The bride looked resplendent in her white gown.”
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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more resplendent
- Superlative
- most resplendent
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Etymology
From Latin resplendere, "to shine back, glitter," from re- ("back") plus splendere ("to shine").
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What does “resplendent” mean?
The word “resplendent” means shining brightly and impressively; dazzling in appearance. In plain terms, extremely bright, colorful, or splendid-looking.
How do you pronounce “resplendent”?
“Resplendent” is pronounced rih-SPLEHN-duhnt (/ɹɪˈsplɛn.dənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “resplendent” in a sentence?
Here is “resplendent” used in a sentence: “The bride looked resplendent in her white gown.”
What part of speech is “resplendent”?
“Resplendent” is an adjective.
Where does the word “resplendent” come from?
The word “resplendent” comes from Latin. From Latin resplendere, "to shine back, glitter," from re- ("back") plus splendere ("to shine").
