Difference between Resplendent and Splendid

What is the difference between Resplendent and Splendid?

Resplendent as an adjective is shining while Splendid as an adjective is possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright; as, a splendid sun.

Resplendent

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: shining

Splendid

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright; as, a splendid sun.Showy; magnificent; sumptuous; pompous; as, a splendid palace; a splendid procession or pageant.Illustrious; heroic; brilliant; celebrated; famous; as, a splendid victory or reputation.

Example sentence: We are descended from a people whose government was founded on liberty; our glorious forefathers of Great Britain made liberty the foundation of everything. That country is become a great, mighty, and splendid nation; not because their government is strong and energetic, but, sir, because liberty is its direct end and foundation.

We hope you now know whether to use Resplendent or Splendid in your sentence.

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