splendent

splen·dent

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [splen-duh nt]
- /ˈsplɛn dənt/
- /ˈsplen.dənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [splen-duh nt]
- /ˈsplɛn dənt/

Definitions of splendent word

adjective splendent shining or radiant, as the sun. 1
adjective splendent gleaming or lustrous, as metal, marble, etc. 1
adjective splendent brilliant in appearance, color, etc.; gorgeous; magnificent; splendid. 1
adjective splendent eminent; illustrious. 1
adjective splendent shining brightly; lustrous 0
adjective splendent famous; illustrious 0

See all 8 definitions of splendent

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Origin of splendent

First appearance:

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

1425-75; late Middle English < Latin splendent- (stem of splendēns), present participle of splendēre to shine; see -ent

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Parts of speech for Splendent

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Splendent

splendent popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for splendent

adj splendent

agleam — glowing; gleaming

adjective splendent

coruscating — A coruscating speech or performance is lively, intelligent, and impressive.

All 2 Synonyms of splendent