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   splendid

   /ˈsplɛndɪd/

   adjective

   • 1. magnificent; very impressive: "a splendid view of Windsor Castle" Similar magnificentsumptuousgrandimpressiveimposingsuperbspectacularresplendentopulentluxuriouspalatialdeluxerichfinecostlyexpensivelavishornategorgeousgloriousdazzlingeleganthandsomebeautifulstatelymajestickinglyprincelyregalnobleproudinformal:plushplushyposhswankyritzysplendiferousswishswankliterary:braverare:splendacioussplendorousmagnoliouspalatiandistinguishedgloriousglitteringillustriousremarkableoutstandingexceptionalcelebratedrenownedfamousimpressivenotablenotedeminentnobleloftyvenerableexemplaryOpposite modestunimpressiveordinaryundistinguished
   • ▪ excellent; very good: "a splendid fellow" Similar excellentwonderfulmarvellousmagnificentsuperbglorioussublimelovelydelightfulfirst-classfirst-rateinformal:supergreatamazingamazeballsfantasticterrifictremendousphenomenalsensationalincredibleheavenlystellargorgeousdreamygrandfabulousfabfabbyfantabuloussupercalifragilisticexpialidociousawesomemagicacecoolmeanbadwickedmegacrucialmind-blowingfar outA1soundout of this worldmarvyspankingdopedefphatbrilliantbrillsmashingbostingpeachydandyjim-dandyneatbadassbossradicalradboffobullybitchingbodaciousbeautbonzerkiflankinformal, dated:groovydivinecapitalchampionwizardcorkingrippingcrackingspiffingtop-holetoppingbeezerswellkeenarchaic:goodlyOpposite dreadfulawfulhorrible

   Word Origin early 17th century: from French splendide or Latin splendidus, from splendere ‘shine, be bright’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. splendidness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSPLENDID | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   excellent, or beautiful and impressive: We had splendid food /a splendid holiday /splendid weather. You look splendid in that outfit. Synonyms. excellent. glorious. magnificent. resplendent literary. splendiferous humorous. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. extremely pleasant, enjoyable, or likable.

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   The meaning of SPLENDID is possessing or displaying splendor. How to use splendid in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Splendid.

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   Use the adjective splendid to describe something of the highest quality. If you're so lucky as to have someone buy you, say, a Harry Winston diamond, splendid! But splendid doesn't apply only to expensive items such as jewelry, clothing, or art.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySPLENDID | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   excellent, or beautiful and impressive: We had splendid food /a splendid holiday /splendid weather. You look splendid in that outfit. Synonyms. excellent. glorious. magnificent. resplendent literary. splendiferous humorous.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSPLENDID definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you say that something is splendid, you mean that it is very good. The book includes a wealth of splendid photographs. Our house has got a splendid view across to the Cotswolds. I found him to be splendid company during the hour of our acquaintance.

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   distinguished or glorious, as a name, reputation, victory, etc. Synonyms: noble, brilliant, remarkable, celebrated, conspicuous, eminent, illustrious, famous, famed, renowned. Antonyms: unremarkable, ignoble, mediocre, ordinary. strikingly admirable or fine: splendid talents. Antonyms: poor, modest.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › splendidSplendid - definition of splendid by The Free Dictionary

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   adj. 1. brilliant or fine, esp in appearance. 2. characterized by magnificence; imposing. 3. glorious or illustrious: a splendid reputation. 4. brightly gleaming; radiant: her splendid face; splendid colours. 5. very good or satisfactory: a splendid time. [C17: from Latin splendidus, from splendēre to shine] ˈsplendidly adv. ˈsplendidness n.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsplendid adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of splendid adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Splendid Definition. Having or showing splendor. Brilliant with light or color; radiant. A splendid field of poppies. Imposing by reason of showiness or grandeur; magnificent. Splendid costumes. Worthy of high praise; grand; glorious; illustrious. A splendid accomplishment. Admired by many; illustrious.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSPLENDID | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    SPLENDID definition: very good or very beautiful, special, etc: . Learn more.