— splendently , adv.
/splen"deuhnt/ , adj.
1. shining or radiant, as the sun.
2. gleaming or lustrous, as metal, marble, etc.
3. brilliant in appearance, color, etc.; gorgeous; magnificent; splendid.
4. eminent; illustrious.
[ 1425-75; late ME splendent- (s. of splendens ), prp. of splendere to shine; see -ENT ]