resplend

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resplend

The queen's gown resplends under the grand hall's chandeliers.

Definition

Verb: - To shine brightly; to be radiant or resplendent. It describes emitting a brilliant, often splendid, light or appearance.

Usage

The verb "resplend" is a formal and literary word. It is used to describe something that shines with a brilliant, impressive, and often beautiful light. It is typically used intransitively (without a direct object).

Examples
  • The palace dome resplended in the midday sun.
  • Her smile resplended with genuine joy.
  • In the grand hall, the crystal chandeliers resplended, casting a thousand points of light.
Advanced Usage
  • To resplend with something: To shine brightly because of or accompanied by a particular quality.
    • The ceremony resplended with tradition and pageantry.
    • His achievements resplend in the annals of history.
Variants and Related Words
  • Resplendent (adjective): Shining brilliantly; characterized by a glowing splendor.
    • She looked resplendent in her wedding gown.
  • Resplendence (noun): The quality or state of being resplendent; brilliant splendor.
    • The resplendence of the sunset took our breath away.
Synonyms
  • Shine: To emit light.
  • Gleam: To shine brightly, especially with reflected light.
  • Glow: To emit a steady, warm light.
  • Radiate: To emit rays of light or another form of energy; to beam.
  • Beam: To shine brightly.
Antonyms
  • Dull: Lacking brightness or shine.
  • Dim: Not bright or clear.
  • Tarnish: To lose luster; to become dull.
resplend

The queen's gown resplends under the grand hall's chandeliers.

Verb
  1. be resplendent or radiant; to shine brightly
    • The Queen's garments resplended in velvet and jewels