SPLENDIFEROUS Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

splendiferous

adjective

Definition of splendiferous

as in gorgeous

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Recent Examples of splendiferous More splendiferous even than the Kravitz Center ballroom, where the president recently took to a Forum Club of the Palm Beaches podium. — Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026 In a show where style becomes substance, Qween Jean’s costume designs offer one splendiferous fashion after another, topped by stunning hair and wig designs by Nikiya Mathis. — Frank Rizzo, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026 During the late-19th-century period depicted, New York City and Newport alike were grand, blank canvases upon which the wealthy were able to erect massive and splendiferous testaments to their liquidity. — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2025 The play finishes with one last surprising illusion and one splendiferous profusion of music, and costuming by Dominique Fawn Hill. — Peter Marks, Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2023 As is true of most Cameron movies, the splendiferous visuals are counterbalanced by often thudding dialogue. — Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Dec. 2022

Recent Examples of Synonyms for splendiferous

Adjective

That crazy gorgeous Bad Man Blue, and something Harley has called Inferno Gray with Wet Slide Graphics.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Ahead, find all the gorgeous pedicure ideas to add to your summer mood board.

— Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 5 July 2026

Definition of gorgeous

Adjective

The serene and sumptuous rooms at Patina have tatami mat daybeds plus washi paper headboards inspired by Osaka Castle’s impressive granite fortifications.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
The clothes are a new bohemian story, where an unbothered and gritty vibe intersects with luxury and sumptuous structure.

— Rebecca Suhrawardi, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of sumptuous

Adjective

The resort provides a hiking guide—Nafea Abdeljalil was wonderful—and of course transport.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Izzy, a vulnerable, dry-humored lesbian, played with a hummingbird intensity by the wonderful Molly Bernard, marvels that the experience is hard to describe to anyone who hasn’t been through it, like sharing a dream.

— Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 July 2026

Definition of wonderful

Adjective

While improving, the occupancy rates are far from extraordinary.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
Ducks keep Leo Carlsson The Ducks have matched the Philadelphia Flyers’ offer sheet for center Leo Carlsson, keeping their rising young star at an extraordinary cost.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of extraordinary

Adjective

As other reviewers have also noted, sound quality is superb on the GA lawn, which was full to bursting with blankets and rentable lawn chairs.

— Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026
Curtain Bluff, Antigua Come for the pair of beaches, exceptional clifftop spa, and superb cuisine.

— Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Definition of superb

Adjective

The pinnacle of Napoleon III architecture, the resplendent Palais Garnier opera house is opulent from every angle.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026
Hockney’s own work may have had its touches of anxiety and tension, but humor, wit, resplendent color, a touch of unapologetic sentimentality, even beauty—these facets took precedence.

— Mark Rozzo, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026

Definition of resplendent

Adjective

Design Within Reach aims to make luxurious designer furniture pieces from the past and present just a little more accessible for online shoppers.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026
Shunya will be able to fly a pilot and either six passengers with a bit of luggage, or four in more luxurious seating.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 July 2026

Definition of luxurious

Adjective

The Bosphorus is lined with palatial beauties lovingly restored as boutique hotels, but Six Senses Kocatas Mansions Istanbul embraces a more exclusive private villa feel.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 1 July 2026
Everything about the palatial Southern California retreat exudes Italian grandeur and classic elegance.

— Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026