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splendent


splen·dent

adj \ˈsplen-dənt\

Definition of SPLENDENT

1
: shining, glossy <splendent luster>
2
: illustrious, brilliant <splendent genius>

Origin of SPLENDENT

Middle English, from Late Latin splendent-, splendens, from Latin, present participle of splendēre
First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with SPLENDENT

pendant, pendent

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