splendid

splen·did

adj \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

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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

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