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resplendent Definition

re·splend·ent (ri splendənt)

adjective

shining brightly; full of splendor; dazzling; splendid

Etymology: ME < L resplendens, prp. of resplendere: see re- & splendent

  • resplice
  • resplit

resplendent Related Forms

re·splend·ence noun or re·splend·ency re·splend·ently adverb

resplendent Synonyms

resplendent

modif.

shining, dazzling, splendid, radiant; see bright 1, glorious 1.

resplendent Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • still: In visual media, Irving and Terry are still resplendent, but not alive; they are ghosts of ghosts.
  • now: Ex Armchair Olympian 564 is now resplendent in Carousel red.
  • so: It is a precious vessel set with jewels, and so resplendent as to eclipse the lights of the hall.
  • very: People looked very resplendent in smart DJs, outstandingly LOUD TIES ( well done Hutch, yet another triumph ) and the like.
  • particularly: To begin with there are the great models of the knight and his opponents, Paul being particularly resplendent in his Templar outfit.

Modifies a noun

  • quetzal: Finally, we headed into the cloud forest in search of the elusive resplendent quetzal.
  • glory: He came to make the resplendent glory of Jesus real to those who follow him.
  • color: The shops were bright with pennon and banner of resplendent colors.
  • anyone: The Novels Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 8:16 am Subject: Resplendent, anyone read it?

Used with adjective complement

  • look: Looking resplendent in pseudo General livery, NV waits a return trip to the station.
  • sit: In October 2001 that privilege fell to the Merion Cricket Club sitting resplendent in the verdant acres outside Philadelphia.
  • stand: Later in the year purple heather stands out resplendent against the golden bracken.
  • emerge: Immediately after the election, the Republican campaign team, led by Karl Rove, emerged resplendent, their methods vindicated.
  • shine: But the Buddha shines resplendent all day and all night.

Preposition: in

  • shirt: A dark-haired man resplendent in a scarlet rugby shirt waved back.
  • hat: It was selected with skill and insight by Patrick Johnson who, resplendent in top hat and tails, played it on the piano.
  • dress: Plested, resplendent in a scarlet dress, is our talk-show host, urging us " to stand by your man " .
  • suit: Sir Arthur, on the other hand, was resplendent in an opulent suit ordered especially for the previous night's performance.
  • livery: York's original city waits headed spectacular Sheriffs ' processions, resplendent in scarlet liveries and silver badges.
  • uniform: The second, however, bore the palm on this occasion, being resplendent in a new uniform.