adjective

resplendent

rih-SPLEN-dunt/rɪˈsplendənt/

Strikingly beautiful or brilliant in appearance.

The peacock looks resplendent as it fans its colorful train.

A male Indian peafowl displays a magnificent fully fanned train, its rich blue neck and jewel-colored eyespots making brilliant color and impressive beauty immediately visible.

Etymology

reLatinperhaps adds emphasis

+splendLatinto shine

+entLatinpresent-participle ending

The central idea is “shining,” with re- perhaps adding emphasis. Brilliant light or color provides the image for beauty and magnificence that seem to shine.

In context

1221 Manhwa Recap226:13

the largest courtyard—empty, the whole of it mine, resplendent in gold and jade, which took me aback.

They Called Me the WEAKEST Lord — My System Multiplied EVERYTHING by 10,000.

More examples

She arrives resplendent in a gold evening gown.
The restored ballroom is resplendent with crystal chandeliers.
Maples stand resplendent in their red and orange fall leaves.

Forms

resplendent

resplendence noun — Striking beauty or brilliance in appearance.

resplendently adverb — In a brilliantly beautiful or impressive way.

Similar words

radiant: Emphasizes glowing brightness, often suggesting warmth or happiness.
splendid: Describes impressive beauty or grandeur without necessarily suggesting brightness.
dazzling: Suggests brightness or beauty intense enough to overwhelm the viewer.