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

Hockney’s own work may have had its touches of anxiety and tension, but humor, wit, resplendent color, a touch of unapologetic sentimentality, even beauty—these facets took precedence. — Mark Rozzo, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026

Meaning that even with the curious and disorienting turn of the signage, Arrowhead still figures to be resplendent in the worldwide spotlight. — Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026

Meanwhile, Brighton’s graphic is resplendent with greener, thicker lines. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026

Healey, wearing her crisp white Red Sox uniform and Wu dressed in resplendent red with her Red Sox hat, looked somewhat stunned at the reaction but did not flee. — Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026

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