splendent
[ splen-duh nt ]
/ ˈsplɛn dənt /
adjective
shining or radiant, as the sun.
gleaming or lustrous, as metal, marble, etc.
brilliant in appearance, color, etc.; gorgeous; magnificent; splendid.
eminent; illustrious.
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Origin of splendent
1425–75; late Middle English < Latin splendent- (stem of splendēns), present participle of splendēre to shine; see -ent
OTHER WORDS FROM splendent
splen·dent·ly, adverbWords nearby splendent
spleenful, spleenwort, spleeny, splen-, splenalgia, splendent, splendid, splendiferous, splendor, splendour, splenectomy
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Example sentences from the Web for splendent
They had enticed the splendent light-fish into their caverns to give illumination.
Seed of the Arctic Ice|H. G. WinterTo the outer glozing fame That now attires us splendent, we may add Inmost applause.
The Mortal Gods and Other Plays|Olive Tilford DarganThey brought her mother's saddle, splendent with gems and gold, set it on the great red horse, and lifted her to it.
The Princess and Curdie|George MacDonald
British Dictionary definitions for splendent
splendent
/ (ˈsplɛndənt) /
adjective archaic
shining brightly; lustrousa splendent sun
famous; illustrious
Word Origin for splendent
C15: from Latin splendēns brilliant, from splendēre to shine
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