splendid

splen·did

adjective \ˈsplen-dəd\

Definition of SPLENDID

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

Examples of SPLENDID

1. We have a splendid opportunity to do something really useful.
2. I have some splendid news.
3. “We'll be coming out to visit over the summer.” “Oh, splendid!”

Origin of SPLENDID

Latin splendidus, from splendēre to shine; perhaps akin to Middle Irish lainn bright

First Known Use: 1624

Related to SPLENDID

Synonyms

august, baronial, epic, gallant, glorious, grandiose, heroic (also heroical), Homeric, imperial, imposing, magnific, magnificent, majestic, massive, monumental, noble, proud, regal, royal, grand, stately

Antonyms

humble, unheroic, unimposing, unimpressive

Related Words

colossal, monstrous, prodigious, stupendous, tremendous; kingly, lordly, princely, queenly; awesome, awful, cosmic (also cosmical), sublime, wondrous; formidable, impressive, prepossessing, redoubtable; apocalyptic (also apocalyptical), inflated, operatic, overblown, pompous; marvelous (or marvellous), superb, terrific, wonderful; extravagant, lavish, luxurious, opulent, palatial, palatine, sumptuous; gorgeous, resplendent, splendiferous; extraordinary, killer, remarkable, sensational, striking; celestial, divine, heavenly

Near Antonyms

lowly, modest, unprepossessing; average, common, mediocre, ordinary, run-of-the-mill, second-rate; abject, mean, meretricious, shabby, sordid; insignificant, measly, paltry, petty, puny, trifling, trivial

Synonym Discussion of SPLENDID

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>.

Rhymes with SPLENDID

ended