splendent
splendent · more splendent · most splendent
Shining; glossy; lustrousShining; glossy; lustrous.
/ˈsplɛndənt/
Meaning
3 sensesShining; glossy; lustrous.
splendent planets
splendent metals
Very conspicuous; illustrious.
(archaic)Splendid, marvellous, wonderful.
Origin
From Middle English splendaunt, from Old French splendiant, present participle of esplendiFrom Middle English splendaunt, from Old French splendiant, present participle of esplendiier, and esplendent, and Latin splendēns, splendentis, present participle of splendēre (“to shine”).
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Forms
more splendent, most splendent| Comparative | more splendent Lesson |
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| Superlative | most splendent Lesson |
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Synonyms
117 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form