splendent
Definition
- Adjective:
- Shining brilliantly: "splendent" describes something that is very bright, gleaming, or lustrous, often with a metallic or radiant quality.
- Magnificent or glorious: In a broader sense, it can refer to something that is splendid, impressive, or majestic in appearance or effect.
Usage Examples
- (The mineral's surface was extremely shiny and bright.)
- (The palace was adorned with gleaming, magnificent gold.)
- (Her radiant, brilliant smile made the room feel brighter.)
Advanced Usage
"splendent in appearance": used to emphasize an object's dazzling or luminous quality.
- The gemstone was splendent in appearance, catching every ray of light. (The gemstone was exceptionally shiny and eye-catching.)
"splendent with glory": a poetic or formal phrase meaning filled with brilliance or honor.
- The general returned splendent with glory from the victorious battle. (The general returned shining with honor and triumph.)
Variants and Related Words
Splendence (noun): the quality of being splendent; brilliance or magnificence.
- The splendence of the cathedral's architecture was breathtaking. (The magnificent brilliance of the cathedral's design was stunning.)
Splendor (noun): great brightness or luster; magnificence (more common than "splendence").
- The splendor of the sunset was unforgettable. (The magnificent beauty of the sunset was memorable.)
Synonyms
- Brilliant: very bright or shining.
- Lustrous: having a soft, shining glow.
- Resplendent: dazzling in appearance; impressively bright.
Related Idioms
Splendent as the sun: a simile meaning extremely bright or glorious.
- Her jewels were splendent as the sun, drawing everyone's gaze. (Her jewels were as brilliantly shiny as the sun.)
In full splendent array: in a state of magnificent display or decoration.
- The soldiers marched in full splendent array, their uniforms gleaming. (The soldiers marched in magnificent, shining uniforms.)