splendent
Use Splendent in a sentence
dənt adjective
1.
shining or radiant, as the sun.
2.
gleaming or lustrous, as metal, marble, etc.
3.
brilliant in appearance, color, etc.; gorgeous; magnificent; splendid.
4.
eminent; illustrious.
Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English < Latin splendent- (stem of splendēns), present participle of splendēre to shine; see -ent
1425–75; late Middle English < Latin splendent- (stem of splendēns), present participle of splendēre to shine; see -ent
Related forms
splen·dent·ly, adverb
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| —adj | |
| 1. | shining brightly; lustrous: a splendent sun |
| 2. | famous; illustrious |
| [C15: from Latin splendēns brilliant, from splendēre to shine] | |
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Example sentences
Each white elephant possesses its pal ace, a vessel of gold and harness re splendent with jewels.
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