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

The dress had a gold backdrop with plenty of metallic hues blended into the swirling pattern, varying shades of silver appearing along the fabric for a gorgeous foil-like motif.

— Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026
This chocolate brown suede is gorgeous for the season, and the gold hardware is super striking.

— Anna Traver, InStyle, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of gorgeous

Adjective

The Ahmanson’s work pairs sumptuous costumes, storybook scenery and robust singing with broad, disconnected acting that leaves the musical’s romantic transformation emotionally unconvincing.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
Rodeo handbag With its relaxed silhouette and sumptuous leather, this luxury designer bag is worthy of its investment—Vogue’s Minty Mellon uses her black one as a daily carryall, and then some.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of sumptuous

Adjective

Their sorrowful slow-dance, at first with the air and then with each other, set to the ensemble evoking the crooning of a record player, is just wonderful.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2026
There is a wonderful offhand quality to their scenes together.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of wonderful

Adjective

The extraordinary beginnings of Stallone’s breakout film were explained in a New York Times interview soon after Rocky‘s release.

— Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026
Given the extraordinary circumstances around this review, going anywhere else for photos felt almost dishonest.

— Kevin Fanady, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of extraordinary

Adjective

La Dame utilizes some ingredients only seen here, such as France’s superb Normandy butter.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
His ability to capture Haymitch’s warmth and charm and then weave that into the rage and heartbreak the Hunger Games sparks is superb.

— Zack Sharf, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of superb

Adjective

Made with Malabar black pepper imported directly from India, beef jus, cream and lots of cognac, the luxurious sauce is drizzled over a 12-ounce prime striploin.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
My 50-minute massage was enhanced by a collagen face mask with pumpkin extract—a new one to me, but a welcome add-on that felt super luxurious.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of luxurious

Adjective

When any nondescript suburb opens a Cheesecake Factory, there’s no restaurant around that can compare to its palatial grandeur.

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
Lady Gaga’s former New York City home is up for sale—and, unsurprisingly, the pop star’s one-time penthouse is nothing short of palatial.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 29 Oct. 2026