word
resplendent
rih-SPLEN-dent
rɪˈsplɛndəntListen
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Syllable breakdown
resplendent
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Dictionary meaning
Attractive and impressive through being richly colourful or sumptuous.
History and origin
Latin — 'resplendere' (to shine brilliantly).
Examples
- The cathedral was resplendent with flowers for the royal wedding.
Common mispronunciations
REH-splen-dentrih-SPLEN-dunt
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