# splendent

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈsplɛndənt/

## Definitions
1. Shining; glossy; lustrous.
2. Very conspicuous; illustrious.
3. Splendid, marvellous, wonderful.

## Etymology
From Middle English splendaunt, from Old French splendiant, present participle of esplendiier, and esplendent, and Latin splendēns, splendentis, present participle of splendēre (“to shine”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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