Splendid | Definition of splendid by Merriam-Webster

Full Definition of SPLENDID

1

: possessing or displaying splendor: 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

— splen·did·ly adverb

— splen·did·ness noun

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Origin of SPLENDID

Latin splendidus, from splendēre to shine; perhaps akin to Middle Irish lainn bright

First Known Use: 1624

Related to SPLENDID

Synonyms: august, baronial, epic, gallant, glorious, grandiose, heroic (also heroical), Homeric, imperial, imposing, magnific, magnificent, majestic, massive, monumental, noble, proud, regal, royal, grand, stately

Antonyms: humble, unheroic, unimposing, unimpressive

Synonym Discussion of SPLENDID

splendid, resplendent, gorgeous, glorious, sublime, superb mean extraordinarily or transcendently impressive. splendid implies outshining the usual or customary <the wedding was a splendid occasion>. resplendent suggests a glowing or blazing splendor <resplendent in her jewelry>. gorgeous implies a rich splendor especially in display of color <a gorgeous red dress>. glorious suggests radiance that heightens beauty or distinction <a glorious sunset>. sublime implies an exaltation or elevation almost beyond human comprehension <a vision of sublime beauty>. superb suggests an excellence reaching the highest conceivable degree <her singing was superb>.

Rhymes with SPLENDID

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Definition of SPLENDID for Kids

1

: impressive in beauty, excellence, or magnificence <You did a splendid job.> <a splendid palace>

2

: having or showing splendor : brilliant <… I knew I would never again see anything so splendid as the round red sun coming up … — Jean Craighead George, My Side of the Mountain>

3

: excellent <We had a splendid time.>

— splen·did·ly adverb

Synonym Discussion of SPLENDID

splendid, glorious, and superb mean very impressive. splendid is used for something far above the ordinary in excellence or magnificence. <What a splendid idea!> <She wore a splendid jewel.> glorious is used for something that is radiant with light or beauty. <I watched the glorious sunset.> superb is used of the highest possible point of magnificence or excellence. <The food was superb.>

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