splendent

adjective splen·dent \ˈsplen-dənt\

Definition of SPLENDENT

: shining, glossy <splendent luster>

: illustrious, brilliant <splendent genius>

Middle English, from Late Latin splendent-, splendens, from Latin, present participle of splendēre

First Known Use: 15th century

Next Word in the Dictionary: splendidPrevious Word in the Dictionary: splendaciousAll Words Near: splendent

What made you want to look up splendent? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears