resplendency
- noun
- /rɪˈsplɛndənsi/
- Literature
- The resplendency of the palace impressed every visitor who walked through its grand hallways.
Examples
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The resplendency of the sunset took my breath away.
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The garden was noted for the resplendency of its flowers in summer, radiating vivid colors across the landscape.
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She dressed in gold and silver, her gown shining with remarkable resplendency under the lights.
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Her dress had a certain resplendency that made her stand out.
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The resplendency of the stars on a clear night filled the sky with breathtaking beauty.
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Every room in the mansion was adorned with paintings that radiated a stunning resplendency.
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The festival was a celebration of art and culture, showcasing the resplendency of the community's creativity.
Synonyms
95
4.6
Bright, beautiful appearance that people admire
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4.3
Great beauty that looks impressive and rich
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5.9
An impressive size or beauty that makes people admire it
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5.0
Great beauty that makes people feel impressed and full of wonder
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4.2
A bright glow in someone's face that shows health or happiness
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4.4
A very beautiful and impressive appearance that makes something seem grand
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4.4
A quality of being very impressive and wonderful
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3.9
A state of being very beautiful or attractive
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9.9
A very bright, shining light that fills a place
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9.5
A very bright and beautiful appearance that looks impressive
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5.8
Great beauty or success that makes people admire something
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8.4
How beautiful something looks
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9.9
A bright, strong light like the sun that shines out
A very bright, strong light that shines from something
A bright light or great talent that amazes people
Antonyms
How Radiant
Surface Forms
Morphology
resplendency = resplendent (semi-transparent) = resplend + ency
The noun is a regular nominalization of the adjective 'resplendent' using the productive suffix '-ency'.
Etymology
The word resplendency comes from the old Latin verb resplendere, which combines re- ('back' or extra) and splendere ('to shine'). You can see the same root in splendid and splendor, so resplendency means a very bright, splendid shine or appearance.