First Known Use: 1624
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splendid
adjective splen·did \ˈsplen-dəd\
: very impressive and beautiful
: very good
Full Definition of SPLENDID
2
: illustrious, grand
3
— 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
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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>.
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SPLENDIDNESS Defined for Kids
splendid
adjective splen·did \ˈsplen-dəd\
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>
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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