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splendid

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Main Entry: splen·did
Pronunciation: \ˈsplen-dəd\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin splendidus, from splendēre to shine; perhaps akin to Middle Irish lainn bright
Date: 1624

1 : possessing or displaying splendor: as a : shining, brilliant b : marked by showy magnificence
2 : illustrious, grand
3 a : excellent <a splendid opportunity> b : being out of the ordinary : singular

splen·did·ly adverb

splen·did·ness noun

synonyms splendid, resplendent, gorgeous, glorious, sublime, superb mean extraordinarily or transcendently impressive. splendid implies outshining the usual or customary <the wedding was a splendid occasion>. resplendent suggests a glowing or blazing splendor <resplendent in her jewelry>. gorgeous implies a rich splendor especially in display of color <a gorgeous red dress>. glorious suggests radiance that heightens beauty or distinction <a glorious sunset>. sublime implies an exaltation or elevation almost beyond human comprehension <a vision of sublime beauty>. superb suggests an excellence reaching the highest conceivable degree <her singing was superb>.

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