Synonyms of splendor

splendor

noun

1

as in majesty

impressiveness of beauty on a large scale

the splendor of the ancient monument awed us into silence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• majesty
• brilliance
• glory
• elegance
• magnificence
• grandeur
• nobility
• wonderfulness
• resplendence
• nobleness
• gloriousness
• grandness
• gorgeousness
• marvelousness
• stupendousness
• resplendency
• splendidness
• stateliness
• sublimeness
• dignity
• richness
• opulence
• luxuriance
• awesomeness
• superbness
• luxuriousness
• augustness
• splendiferousness
• lavishness
• sumptuousness
• grace
• wondrousness
• luxury
• formidability
• grandiosity
• ostentation
• gaudiness
• elaborateness
• ornateness
• showiness
• flashiness
• remarkableness
• princeliness
• extraordinariness
• pretentiousness
• swankiness
• poshness
• ritziness

2

as in brightness

the quality or state of having or giving off light

the splendor of the huge diamond can scarcely be described

Synonyms & Similar Words

• brightness
• brilliancy
• brilliance
• lightness
• illumination
• lustre
• glow
• radiance
• effulgence
• luster
• luminosity
• dazzle
• light
• refulgence
• candor
• luminousness
• glare
• gleam
• glint
• luminance
• lustrousness
• lambency
• flicker
• luminescence
• blaze
• fluorescence
• incandescence
• flame
• sheen
• twinkle
• shimmer
• glimmer
• sparkle
• flare
• fire
• gloss
• polish
• flash
• shine
• shininess
• glitter
• scintillation
• burnish
• glisten

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• darkness
• dark
• dullness
• blackness
• dulness
• duskiness
• dimness
• somberness
• gloominess
• obscurity
• cloudiness
• haziness
• murkiness
• paleness
• grayness
• colorlessness
• obscureness
• lackluster
• shadiness
• shadowiness

3

as in miracle

something extraordinary or surprising

some of the many splendors of the reign of Tutankhamen are on display in this new travelling exhibition

Synonyms & Similar Words

• miracle
• marvel
• wonder
• phenomenon
• beauty
• prodigy
• sensation
• portent
• spectacle
• flash
• caution
• sight
• appearance
• curiosity
• apparition
• crackajack
• knockout
• crackerjack
• dandy
• corker
• jim-dandy