resplendent
adjective
[ rɪˈsplɛnd(ə)nt ]
• attractive and impressive through being richly colourful or sumptuous.
• "she was resplendent in a sea-green dress"
Similar:
splendid,
magnificent,
brilliant,
dazzling,
glittering,
glowing,
radiant,
gorgeous,
transcendent,
impressive,
imposing,
spectacular,
striking,
stunning,
glorious,
superb,
majestic,
great,
awe-inspiring,
breathtaking,
fine,
splendiferous,
splendacious,
magnolious,
Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin resplendent- ‘shining out’, from the verb resplendere, from re- (expressing intensive force) + splendere ‘to glitter’.
