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resplendent
re·splen·dent [ ri spléndənt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
dazzling: having a dazzlingly impressive appearance
resplendent in his dress uniform
[15th century. < Latin resplendent-, present participle of resplendere "shine brightly" < splendere "shine"]

re·splen·dence noun
re·splen·dent·ly adverb
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