nitēns (1) entis, adj.with comp.
P. of niteo, shining, glittering, brilliant, bright : capilli malobathro, H.: oculi, V.: arma, L.— Fine, in good condition, handsome, blooming, sleek : taurus, V.: culta, V.: Tyrio nitentior ostro Flos oritur, O.— Fig., illustrious : recenti gloriā nitens, L.—Of style, brilliant, elegant : oratio.