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resplendent

[ri-splen-duhnt]

adjective

  1. shining brilliantly; gleaming; splendid: resplendent virtues.

    troops resplendent in white uniforms;

    resplendent virtues.

    Synonyms: , ,


resplendent

/ ɪˈɛԻəԳ /

adjective

  1. having a brilliant or splendid appearance

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • resplendently adverb
  • self-resplendent adjective
  • unresplendent adjective
  • unresplendently adverb
  • ˈԻԳ noun
  • ˈԻԳٱ adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of resplendent1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin resplendent- (stem of ԻŧԲ ), present participle of Իŧ “to shine brightly,” equivalent to re- re- + Ի(ŧ) “shine” ( splendor ) + -ent- -ent
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Word History and Origins

Origin of resplendent1

C15: from ŧԻŧ to shine brightly, from re- + Իŧ to shine; see splendour
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Example Sentences

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The back-flipping pop star performed on the night and he looked resplendent in his green suit jacket and trousers while posing for pictures on the red carpet.

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For Latinos, “Coco” is not just a visually resplendent animated film with a poignant story about the importance of family.

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Her dream came true and she did look resplendent before going down the aisle along with nine bridesmaids in a crystal-encrusted gown, tiara and a bridal train several metres long.

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This is art so discerning and resplendent that it makes its spectator feel grateful just to witness it, a reminder that being alive is a cherished gift.

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In her graduation photo, De Santiago stares the camera down, resplendent in her black satin cap and gown.

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