SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
resplendent
adjective
Dazzlingly bright, rich, or impressive in appearance.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Dazzling in appearance
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Usage distinction
Return to topResplendent often combines brightness and impressive beauty. Sumptuous emphasizes richness or luxury, while luminous concerns emitted or reflected light.
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See resplendent in use
The restored ballroom looked resplendent beneath the chandeliers.
A resplendent sail covered in richly colored embroidery catches the afternoon light above the entrance boat.
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