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

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

Rather, inside Wells’s sober facade, White created a resplendent interior with relief figures by Louis and Augustus Saint-Gaudens, stained glass by John La Farge and Maitland Armstrong, and paintings by Frank Bacon. —Henry Wiencek july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025

Part of that mystique and atmosphere was the line judges in their resplendent All England Club apparel. —Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025

Full marks to Lloyd’s team for constantly whipping up audience excitement by maintaining resplendent aggression throughout. —David Benedict, Variety, 1 July 2025

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