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   splen·did

   /ˈsplendəd/

   adjective

   • 1. magnificent; very impressive: "a splendid view of Windsor Castle" Similar magnificentsumptuousgrandimpressiveimposingsuperbspectacularresplendentopulentluxuriouspalatialdeluxerichfinecostlyexpensivelavishornategorgeousgloriousdazzlingeleganthandsomebeautifulstatelymajestickinglyprincelyregalnobleproudinformal:plushplushyposhswankyritzysplendiferousswishswankliterary:braverare:splendacioussplendorousmagnoliouspalatiandistinguishedgloriousglitteringillustriousremarkableoutstandingexceptionalcelebratedrenownedfamousimpressivenotablenotedeminentnobleloftyvenerableexemplaryOpposite modestunimpressiveordinaryundistinguished
   • ▪ excellent; very good: "a splendid fellow" Similar excellentwonderfulmarvelousmagnificentsuperbglorioussublimelovelydelightfulfirst-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.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › splendidSplendid Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : possessing or displaying splendor: such as. a. : shining, brilliant. b. : marked by showy magnificence. 2. : illustrious, grand. 3. a. : excellent. a splendid opportunity. b. : being out of the ordinary : singular. splendidly adverb. splendidness noun. Synonyms. august. baronial. epic. gallant. glorious. grandiose. heroical. Homeric. imperial.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › splendidSplendid - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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. www.dictionary.com › browse › splendidSPLENDID Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   adjective. brilliant or fine, esp in appearance. characterized by magnificence; imposing. glorious or illustrious. a splendid reputation. brightly gleaming; radiant. splendid colours. her splendid face. very good or satisfactory. a splendid time.

6. 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. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. extremely pleasant, enjoyable, or likable.

7. 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.

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

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   1. Brilliant with light or color; radiant: a splendid field of poppies. 2. Imposing by reason of showiness or grandeur; magnificent: splendid costumes. 3. Admired by many; illustrious: splendid achievements. 4. Admirable for boldness or purity; surpassing: splendid character. 5.