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

Exploring France’s Loire Valley is a surreal affair, with its blend of ancient Gaelic history, resplendent Renaissance châteaus, and vineyards with roots in an era that makes the American mind, with our comparatively infant 250-year history, malfunction. —Joe Baur, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025

From the album cover to her countdowns and teasers—which may include some of the costumes from the final leg of the Eras tour—everything has been resplendent in a cheery shade of tangerine orange. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 Aug. 2025

Levers is visually resplendent and a sonic marvel. —Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025

Mary and Irene sit behind him, resplendent in full period white skirts. —The Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025

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