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

However, Imagineers put those worries to rest with a gorgeous new model of the fantastical land and a model of the boat ride vehicle for its central attraction.

— Mackenzie Schmidt, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
Nothing says summer like a family-friendly puppet show presented for free on a gorgeous, warm evening in a scenic Alameda park.

— Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of gorgeous

Adjective

Put simply, Hanke sees Venezuela’s future as the world’s leading oil maverick that will go rogue if OPEC’s strictures prevent it from maximizing the worth of its sumptuous reserves.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
The living quarters comprise a sumptuous salon and dining area, plus five generous guest cabins that can sleep up to 10 guests.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of sumptuous

Adjective

Building new housing on two islands in San Francisco, one of the hottest housing markets, involved an extraordinary saga.

— Julie Z. Weil, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2026
As his abilities give him access to increasingly sophisticated criminal schemes and extraordinary wealth, he is drawn into a world of luxury, excess and organized cybercrime.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of extraordinary

Adjective

Malgorzata Szumowska, Michal Englert) Aimee Lou Wood and Johnny Flynn are superb as Anna and Fyodor Dostoevsky in Małgorzata Szumowska and Michał Englert’s acerbic and joyful period film.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
Segovia produced a superb spin before firing into the far corner.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of superb

Adjective

At the palatial Grand Hotel Tremezzo, the lake's true grande dame, owner Valentina De Santis ensures her couches, pillows, and more are upholstered by Rubelli.

— Ondine Cohane, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026
The six-bedroom, 12-bathroom pad is anchored by a palatial living room with a sleek fireplace.

— Architectural Digest, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2026