Resplendent \Re*splen"dent\ (-dent), a. [L. resplendens, -entis, p. pr. of resplendere to shine brightly; pref. re- re- + splendere to shine. See {Splendid}.] Shining with brilliant luster; very bright. -- {Re*splen"dent*ly}, adv. [1913 Webster] With royal arras and resplendent gold. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]