splendent

(splendənt)

adjective

  1. shining; lustrous
  2. brilliant, splendid, or illustrious

Origin: LME < L splendens, prp. of splendere: see splendid

See splendent in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Shining or lustrous; brilliant.
  2. Admired by many; illustrious.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French esplendent

Origin: , from Latin splendēns, splendent-

Origin: , present participle of splendēre, to shine

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