Resplendissante (en. Resplendent)

[ʁɛs.plɑ̃.di.zɑ̃t]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Emitting a bright light.
The resplendent light of the sun illuminates the city.
La lumière resplendissante du soleil illumine la ville.
Dazzling in its beauty or brilliance.
She wore a resplendent dress that attracted all the attention.
Elle portait une robe resplendissante qui attirait tous les regards.
Figuratively, demonstrating great excellence.
His career summary is resplendent with success.
Son résumé de carrière est resplendissant de succès.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'resplendir', derived from the Latin 'resplendere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

resplendent light
Dazzling or intense light.
lumière resplendissante
a radiant smile
A very radiant and joyful smile.
un sourire resplendissant
a brilliant talent
A talent that stands out for its brilliance or excellence.
un talent resplendissant

Related Words

resplendir
Emitting a bright light.
resplendir
splendid
Of remarkable beauty.
splendide
dazzling
Dazzling by its brilliance or beauty.
éblouissant

Slang Meanings

Figurative sense of an impressive situation or moment.
This party was truly resplendent!
Cette fête était vraiment resplendissante!
To refer to a person who attracts a lot of attention.
She became the star of the evening, all resplendent.
Elle est devenue la star de la soirée, toute resplendissante.