resplendent
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7.9
- adjective
- /rɪˈsplɛndənt/
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resplandeciente
- The peacock displayed its feathers, resplendent in vibrant shades of blue and green.
Surplus conversations repurposed in clotheslines resplendent with beach towels.
- Surplus conversations repurposed in clotheslines resplendent with beach towels.
- Yeah, the ball sacks were were really resplendent and they're youthful vigor.
- So here we go, Harvey Lewis and all his resplendent awesomeness.
Examples
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Officers and men look resplendent in full dress uniform.
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The women were dressed in resplendent gowns, and Lefarn had never seen six prouder musicians.
Fiction book (2001) -
Should be a most resplendent birthday party.
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Behind the desk was a picture window opening onto a resplendent garden.
Fiction book (2000) -
We all would like to see the Crown of Saint Stephen resplendent in its former glory.
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Her eye picked them out easily, resplendent as they were in their Gather finery.
Fiction book (1991) -
Longshanks and Edward are in the royal gardens, resplendent with spring.
Fiction book (1995) -
So here she is, the Countess in all of her resplendent glory, beautifully painted in gorgeous clothing.
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From a ridge overlooking the Snake River, we could see the Grand Teton mountains, resplendent in the moonlight.
Academic text (1991) -
Navajo men are resplendent in velveteen shirts, concho belts, bracelets, and rings.
Academic text (2004)
Synonyms
253
3.6
Very beautiful and impressive in a way that makes people admire it
110
3.5
Very impressive and beautiful
64
4.1
Shining or glowing brightly, often seeming very happy
39
3.9
Very impressive and attractive in a way that gets attention
30
3.0
Very bright and shining with strong light
17
7.5
Very rich and expensive looking, often with beautiful details
7
5.8
A time when something looks very beautiful and impressive
7
2.6
Very impressive and full of strong color or light
5
9.9
Very beautiful and impressive, like at a big party
3
7.5
Full of strong feeling or passion
1
6.3
Very famous and admired for great skill or success
1
7.5
Very beautiful and impressive to look at
Shining brightly like the sun or a bright lamp
Full of bright light
A smooth shiny surface that reflects light
Antonyms
Compounds
A rare bird from Central America with bright green and red feathers and a long tail
A brightly colored rare bird from Central America that is Guatemala's national bird
How Bright
Surface Forms
Morphology
resplendent = re + splend + ent
The adjective is built from Latin elements re- + splend- + -ent; the root 'splend' is not a standalone English word, but the meaning is close to the familiar adjective 'splendid', so learners can partially infer the meaning.
Etymology
Resplendent comes from Latin parts re- meaning 'again' and splendere meaning 'to shine'. It is related to splendid and splendor, and that's why resplendent describes something very bright and impressive, as if it is shining strongly.