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.

Verb

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