Synonyms of resplendent

resplendent

adjective

as in magnificent

very bright and attractive

She looked resplendent in her green evening gown.

Related Words

• magnificent
• glorious
• beautiful
• gorgeous
• elegant
• lovely
• exquisite
• stunning
• handsome
• pretty
• radiant
• sublime
• cute
• superb
• brilliant
• bright
• splendid
• dazzling
• radiant
• delightful
• statuesque
• beauteous
• ravishing
• good
• shining
• charming
• refulgent
• effulgent
• glowing
• goodly
• comely
• drop-dead
• good-looking
• fetching
• seemly
• aesthetic
• lambent
• likely
• incandescent
• beaming
• perfect
• esthetic
• flawless
• knockout
• fulgent
• Junoesque
• fascinating
• alluring
• appealing
• taking
• glamorous
• bedazzling
• aesthetical
• fair
• bonny
• sightly
• glamourous
• lovesome
• engaging
• brightened
• well-favored
• prepossessing
• cunning
• esthetical
• bonnie
• striking
• glossy
• flamboyant
• snazzy
• showy
• flashy
• slick
• arresting
• splashy
• zingy
• eye-catching
• showstopping

Dissimilar Words

• unpleasant
• unprepossessing
• unappealing
• unappetizing
• unimposing
• unbecoming
• drab
• plain
• homely
• unshapely
• frumpy
• dull
• ugly
• frumpish
• unattractive
• unsightly
• unlovely
• unhandsome
• unbeautiful
• uncomely
• unpleasing
• unaesthetic
• unpretty
• uncute

Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective resplendent contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of resplendent are glorious, gorgeous, splendid, sublime, and superb. While all these words mean "extraordinarily or transcendently impressive," resplendent suggests a glowing or blazing splendor.

resplendent in her jewelry

When might glorious be a better fit than resplendent?

Although the words glorious and resplendent have much in common, glorious suggests radiance that heightens beauty or distinction.

a glorious sunset

When can gorgeous be used instead of resplendent?

The words gorgeous and resplendent can be used in similar contexts, but gorgeous implies a rich splendor especially in display of color.

a gorgeous red dress

When is splendid a more appropriate choice than resplendent?

The synonyms splendid and resplendent are sometimes interchangeable, but splendid implies outshining the usual or customary.

the wedding was a splendid occasion

When would sublime be a good substitute for resplendent?

In some situations, the words sublime and resplendent are roughly equivalent. However, sublime implies an exaltation or elevation almost beyond human comprehension.

a vision of sublime beauty

When could superb be used to replace resplendent?

While in some cases nearly identical to resplendent, superb suggests an excellence reaching the highest conceivable degree.

her singing was superb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of resplendent

About thirty years ago, Sonny was an ascendant Formula 1 star—cue many hilarious, grainy video clips of a younger Pitt, with a resplendent golden mullet—until his dreams were dashed by a near-fatal accident, during an attempt to overtake the three-time Formula 1 world champion Ayrton Senna. —Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 June 2025

The courtyard is anchored by a lush banyan tree, and a resplendent Art Deco dining room and bar encircle the boisterous patrons outdoors. —Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 June 2025

Readers also paid particular attention to the classics this year, like The Roosevelt New Orleans, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel (No. 3), whose resplendent building dates back to 1893. —Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025

These custom cars are often resplendent in artistry and automotive craftsmanship. —Selika Josiah Talbott, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025

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