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resplendissant

radiant; resplendent

adjective reh-splahn-dee-SAHN Rare

Usage Note

Resplendissant is the present participle of resplendir used as an adjective, meaning glowing with light, beauty, or health. The feminine form is resplendissante. It is a more elevated register than rayonnant (radiant) and is often used to describe a person's appearance: elle était resplendissante ce soir-là.

Examples

"Elle était resplendissante dans cette robe rouge."

Natural Translation

She was radiant in that red dress.

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