Resplendent — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ri-ˈsplen-dənt/ re·splen·dent

Meaning & Definition of Resplendent

Resplendent (adjective)

  1. shining brilliantly, characterized by a glowing splendor

Resplendent (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. very bright and attractive

    "She looked resplendent in her green evening gown."

    similar: elegant, exquisite, glorious, Junoesque, magnificent, splendid, statuesque, sublime, superb, aesthetic, beauteous, beautiful, bonny (chiefly British), comely, cute, drop-dead, fair, fetching, good, good-looking, goodly, gorgeous, handsome, knockout, likely, lovely, lovesome, pretty, ravishing, seemly, sightly, stunning, taking, well-favored, beaming, bedazzling, bright, brightened, brilliant, dazzling, effulgent, fulgent, glowing, incandescent, lambent, radiant, refulgent, shining, alluring, appealing, charming, cunning, delightful, engaging, fascinating, glamorous, prepossessing, flawless, perfect, arresting, eye-catching, flamboyant, flashy, glossy, showstopping, showy, slick, snazzy, splashy, striking, zingy
    opposite: unappealing, unappetizing, unimposing, unpleasant, unprepossessing, frumpish, frumpy, unbecoming, unshapely, drab, dull, homely, plain, ugly, unaesthetic, unattractive, unbeautiful, uncomely, uncute, unhandsome, unlovely, unpleasing, unpretty, unsightly

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Resplendent

The most common words with a similar meaning to Resplendent:

Chiefly British: bonny
elegant, exquisite, glorious, Junoesque, magnificent, splendid, statuesque, sublime, superb, aesthetic, beauteous, beautiful, comely, cute, drop-dead, fair, fetching, good, good-looking, goodly, gorgeous, handsome, knockout, likely, lovely, lovesome, pretty, ravishing, seemly, sightly, stunning, taking, well-favored, beaming, bedazzling, bright, brightened, brilliant, dazzling, effulgent

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Resplendent

Words with the opposite meaning of Resplendent:

unappealing, unappetizing, unimposing, unpleasant, unprepossessing, frumpish, frumpy, unbecoming, unshapely, drab, dull, homely, plain, ugly, unaesthetic, unattractive, unbeautiful, uncomely, uncute, unhandsome, unlovely, unpleasing, unpretty, unsightly

Word Forms of Resplendent

Derived words: resplendently (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Resplendent

Middle English, from Latin resplendent-, resplendens, present participle of resplendēre to shine back, from re- + splendēre to shine splendid

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Resplendent

What does "Resplendent" mean?

"Resplendent" means shining brilliantly, characterized by a glowing splendor. As an adjective, it is defined as: shining brilliantly, characterized by a glowing splendor.

What is another word for "Resplendent"?

Other words for "Resplendent" include elegant, exquisite, glorious, Junoesque, magnificent, splendid, statuesque and sublime. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Resplendent" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Resplendent"?

There are 71 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Resplendent". Common alternatives include elegant, exquisite, glorious, Junoesque, magnificent, splendid, statuesque, sublime, superb and aesthetic.

What is the opposite of "Resplendent"?

Antonyms of "Resplendent" include unappealing, unappetizing, unimposing, unpleasant, unprepossessing, frumpish, frumpy and unbecoming.

How do you use "Resplendent" in a sentence?

Examples of "Resplendent" in a sentence: "She looked resplendent in her green evening gown.".

Is "Resplendent" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Resplendent" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Resplendent"?

"Resplendent" is pronounced /ri-ˈsplen-dənt/ and divided into syllables as re·splen·dent.

What is the origin of the word "Resplendent"?

"Resplendent" comes from Middle English, from Latin resplendent-, resplendens, present participle of resplendēre to shine back, from re- + splendēre to shine splendid. First known use: 15th century.