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, grand3 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>.