resplendence

noun re·splen·dence \ri-ˈsplen-dən(t)s\

Definition of RESPLENDENCE

: the quality or state of being resplendent : splendor

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15th century

Synonyms: augustness, brilliance, gloriousness, glory, gorgeousness, grandeur, grandness, majesty, nobility, nobleness, magnificence, resplendency, splendidness, splendiferousness, splendor, stateliness, stupendousness, sublimeness, superbness

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