RESPLENDENT

How it’s pronounced

Definition:

Shining brilliantly; dazzling.

Synonyms: 

Radiant, Magnificent, Splendid

Antonyms: 

Dull, Lackluster, Flat

Examples:

• She entered the ballroom in a resplendent gold gown, turning every head.

• The sunrise over the ocean was resplendent, painting the sky in brilliant hues.

Etymology:

From Latin resplendere meaning “to shine brightly”.

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