splendent

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It occurs in splendent rhombohedral crystals, and in massive and earthy forms; — the last called red ocher.

From The Gutenberg Webster's Unabridged Dictionary Section F, G and H by Project Gutenberg

Vpon hir Eares did hang two Sumptuous and Riche orientall Pearles, which to the artificiall order of hir hayre added a certen splendent brightnes.

From The Palace of Pleasure Volume 3 by Painter, William

Nunc splendent tantum, et deterso pulvere belli E memori pendent nomina magna tholo.

From The Complete Works of Richard Crashaw, Volume II (of 2) by Crashaw, Richard

I looked, and saw: before her, cast from unseen heavenly mirror, stood the reflection of herself, and beside it a form of splendent beauty, She trembled, and sank again on the floor helpless.

From Lilith, a romance by MacDonald, George

And so the tiny Cadet-drillings have ended; long Files of Giants, splendent in gold-lace and grenadier-caps, have succeeded; and earnest work instead of mimic, in that matter, has begun.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 05 by Carlyle, Thomas