Resplendent

Pronunciation: /rɪˈsplɛndənt/

Definitions of resplendent

adjective shining brilliantly; gleaming; splendid

Example Sentences

A1 The princess wore a resplendent gown to the ball.

A2 The resplendent sunrise painted the sky with vibrant colors.

B1 The resplendent chandelier in the grand ballroom sparkled with crystal lights.

B2 The resplendent architecture of the cathedral left visitors in awe.

C1 The resplendent display of fireworks lit up the night sky in a dazzling spectacle.

C2 The resplendent beauty of the tropical rainforest was a sight to behold.

Examples of resplendent in a Sentence

formal The bride looked resplendent in her white gown on her wedding day.

informal The garden was resplendent with colorful flowers in full bloom.

slang That car is absolutely resplendent, dude!

figurative Her resplendent smile lit up the room like a beacon of joy.

Grammatical Forms of resplendent

• past tense: resplended
• plural: resplendents
• comparative: more resplendent
• superlative: most resplendent
• present tense: resplends
• future tense: will resplend
• perfect tense: have resplended
• continuous tense: is resplending
• singular: resplendent
• positive degree: resplendent
• infinitive: to resplend
• gerund: resplending
• participle: resplending

Origin and Evolution of resplendent

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'resplendent' originated from the Latin word 'resplendēre', which means 'to shine brightly'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'resplendent' has maintained its original meaning of shining brightly or being splendid, and is often used to describe something that is visually striking or impressive.