Word
resplendent
Phoneticsre·splen·dent, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹisˈpɫɛndənt/
UK/ɹɪsplˈɛndənt/
Definition
adj. shining very brightly and looking rich and beautiful. You use it for clothes, places, or things that look grand and full of colour or light.
adj. shining brilliantly; richly colourful and impressive in appearance. Often describes clothing, settings, or displays marked by splendour.
Examples
“She looks resplendent in her bright red dress.”
“The bride walks into the hall resplendent in white silk and gold jewellery.”
“Resplendent in autumn golds and reds, the valley glows in the late afternoon sun.”
Examples
simple
“She looks resplendent in her bright red dress.”
contextual
“The bride walks into the hall resplendent in white silk and gold jewellery.”
complex
“Resplendent in autumn golds and reds, the valley glows in the late afternoon sun.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “resplendent” in context.
Verb
01. appear resplendent
“She appeared resplendent in a gown of emerald silk.”
verb + adj
02. look resplendent
“The dancers looked resplendent in their scarlet costumes.”
verb + adj
03. resplendent in velvet
“The king was resplendent in velvet and gold braid.”
adj + prep + noun
Adjective
04. absolutely resplendent
“The bride looked absolutely resplendent in her embroidered gown.”
adv + adj
05. gloriously resplendent
“The opera house was gloriously resplendent on opening night.”
adv + adj
Noun
06. resplendent array
“The table held a resplendent array of tropical fruit.”
adj + noun
07. resplendent gown
“She arrived in a resplendent gown covered in sequins.”
adj + noun
08. resplendent palace
“Visitors marvelled at the resplendent palace lit for the festival.”
adj + noun
09. resplendent uniform
“The guard wore a resplendent uniform of red and gold.”
adj + noun
10. a resplendent display of colour
“The garden was a resplendent display of colour in June.”
11. look resplendent in silk
“The bridesmaids looked resplendent in silk and pearls.”
12. resplendent in full regalia
“The monarch was resplendent in full regalia for the coronation.”
Usage
Often followed by 'in' to name the splendid clothes, colours, or qualities ('resplendent in gold').
Real-World Examples
“The star played the festival's coveted "legends slot" on Sunday afternoon, putting on a show resplendent with glittery suits, saxophone solos and special guests - including Stewart's former Faces bandmate Ronnie Wood.” “The back-flipping pop star performed on the night and he looked resplendent in his green suit jacket and trousers while posing for pictures on the red carpet.” “On Friday the world had a first look inside a resplendent new Notre-Dame as Macron conducted a televised tour to mark the cathedral's imminent re-opening.” “UAE-Team Emirates' Pogacar, resplendent in the yellow jersey he has worn every day since stage four, powered up the Saint-Lary-Soulan Pla d'Adet summit finish, crossing the line 39 seconds ahead of defending champion Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark.” Etymology
From the obsolete sense of the English verb splendish (“to shine”), from Latin splendere (“to shine”), or from resplend + -ent, from Latin resplendere (“to shine back, glitter”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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