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Resplendence: meaning, definitions and examples

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resplendence

 

[ rɪˈsplɛndəns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

brightness, beauty

Resplendence refers to a great brightness or brilliance, often characterized by radiant beauty. It denotes an impressive appearance that captivates and fascinates due to its striking qualities. The term can be used to describe both natural phenomena, such as a sunset, and man-made creations, like art or architecture. In essence, it conveys the idea of something that shines with an alluring and magnificent glow.

Synonyms

brilliance, glow, luminescence, radiance, splendor

Examples of usage

  • The resplendence of the sunrise was breathtaking.
  • Her gown was adorned in a resplendence that caught everyone's attention.
  • The garden was filled with the resplendence of blooming flowers.
  • He admired the resplendence of the golden autumn leaves.

Translations

Translations of the word "resplendence" in other languages:

🇵🇹 resplandecência

🇮🇳 चमक

🇩🇪 Glanz

🇮🇩 kemilau

🇺🇦 яскравість

🇵🇱 blask

🇯🇵 輝き

🇫🇷 resplendissement

🇪🇸 resplandor

🇹🇷 parlaklık

🇰🇷 광채

🇸🇦 تألق

🇨🇿 lesk

🇸🇰 lesk

🇨🇳 光辉

🇸🇮 sijaj

🇮🇸 glans

🇰🇿 жарқырау

🇬🇪 ბრწყინვალება

🇦🇿 parlaq

🇲🇽 resplandor

Etymology

The word 'resplendence' stems from the Latin term 'resplendens' which is derived from the verb 'resplendere', meaning 'to shine back' or 'to gleam'. The prefix 're-' implies a repetitive or intense aspect, while 'splendere' translates to 'to shine'. This etymology reflects the word's intrinsic connection to light and brightness. First recorded in English in the early 17th century, the usage of 'resplendence' has maintained a sense of grandeur and allure throughout its history. It often appears in literary texts that emphasize beauty and visual splendor. Over time, 'resplendence' has found its place in both descriptive and poetic language, serving as a powerful adjective in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,475, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.