taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
gorgeous; brilliant; dazzling; ornate
Describes something visually splendid, richly decorated, or brilliantly colorful. Often used in literary or formal contexts. The compound 絢爛豪華 is very common.
I was captivated by the gorgeous decorations of the palace.
She appeared at the party in a dazzling costume.
絢爛 emphasizes dazzling brilliance and color, often paired with 豪華絢爛, while 華麗 is a slightly milder, more general term for elegance.
絢爛 is a more literary, intense word for radiant splendor (often 絢爛豪華), while きらびやか is the everyday adjective for the same kind of dazzling look.
絢爛 is a more literary, formal word for dazzling splendor, while 華やか is the everyday term for the same brilliance.
Standard kanji form; commonly used in the compound 絢爛豪華.
Kana spelling is sometimes used for readability or stylistic effect, but the kanji form is more common.
The kanji 絢 means 'brilliant design' or 'gorgeous pattern', and 爛 means 'brilliant' or 'glowing'. Together they form a compound describing dazzling brilliance and ornate beauty. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word has been used in literary Japanese for centuries.