Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
adjective
- shining brilliantly; gleaming; splendid: troops resplendent in white uniforms; resplendent virtues.
adjective
- having a brilliant or splendid appearance
mid-15c., from Latin resplendentem (nominative resplendens) “brilliant, radiant,” present participle of resplendere “to glitter, shine,” from re-, intensive prefix, + splendere “to shine, be splendid” (see splendid). Related: Resplendently.