splendent Meaning, Definition & Usage

Splen"dent adjective

Etymology

L. splendens, -entis, p. pr. of splendere to shine.

Definitions

1. Shining; glossy; beaming with light; lustrous; as, splendent planets; splendent metals. See the Note under 3d Luster, 4.
2. Very conspicuous; illustrious. "Great and splendent fortunes." MW10 "brillian; splendent genius" Sir H. Wotton.