resplendent
adjective
re·splen·dent
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Definition of resplendent
: shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
meadows resplendent with wildflowers — Outdoor World
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Examples of resplendent in a Sentence
The fields were resplendent with flowers.
She looked resplendent in her green evening gown.
a bird with resplendent yellow feathers
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The most infamous occurred in 2010 when the Schola Armaturarum, a stone building that featured resplendent frescoes of gladiators, keeled over. — Chiara Goia, Smithsonian, "The New Treasures of Pompeii," 21 Aug. 2019 But at last the sun came out and the hillside glowed a resplendent pink. — Steve Rubenstein, SFChronicle.com, "SF Pride Weekend kicks into gear with pink triangle installation, Dyke March," 29 June 2019 All of which brings us full circle to Muti, the CSO and its resplendent chorus, directed by Duain Wolfe. — Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, "CSO review: Muti kicks off season’s end with sumptuous ‘Aida’," 22 June 2019 However, with this abundance of rainfall the hillsides have been resplendent with green vegetation that is now turning brown. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Don’t let your landscaping become a fire risk," 7 June 2019 During Trooping the Colour, the regiments carry the Queen’s colors – resplendent in crimson silk and a union flag design with a central gold circle bearing the regiment’s name – along with their own regimental colors. — PEOPLE.com, "It's the Most Royal Day of the Year! Everything You Need to Know About Trooping the Colour," 7 June 2019 As Pontius Pilate, Ben Daniels looked resplendent in gold and burgundy, more than compensating for any vocal limitations with dramatic authority, even late in the show as his singing grew more ragged during the trial scenes. — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert': TV Review," 2 Apr. 2018 Amid a sea of kelly green saturating City Hall March 9 for the annual Irish flag raising, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, resplendent in royal blue, was a surprise guest. — Catherine Bigelow, San Francisco Chronicle, "SF’s March Madness has a distinct Irish flavor," 20 Mar. 2018 The queen was resplendent in a gown by Suzanne St Paul. — Sue Strachan, NOLA.com, "Young Men Illinois Club queens celebrate at luncheon, welcome 2018 queen," 24 Feb. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'resplendent.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for resplendent
resplendent
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of resplendent
literary
: very bright and attractive
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resplendent
adjective
re·splen·dent
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Kids Definition of resplendent
: shining brightly : splendid
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