splendidsplen‧did /ˈsplendɪd/ ●●○ adjective 
a splendid idea a splendid opportunity The staff are doing a splendid job.2beautiful and impressive SYN magnificent: All the rooms have splendid views. a splendid cathedral3British English spoken old-fashioned used to show that you approve of or are pleased by something SYN great: ‘I’ll see you tomorrow then.’ ‘Splendid!’4in splendid isolation used to emphasize that something is not with other things: The house sits in splendid isolation on top of a steep hill.—splendidly adverb: a splendidly equipped new sports centre The team played splendidly.
WORD ORIGINsplendid
Origin:
1600-1700 Latin splendidus, from splendere ‘to shine’EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- a splendid view of the pyramids
- In the centre of the room was a splendid 18th century oak table.
- The troops are doing a splendid job of keeping the peace.
- Wealthy nobles inhabited splendid villas in the surrounding countryside.
- And the music, while not necessarily the most inventive guitar-drive stuff you've ever heard, has its splendid moments.
- Fortunately there are still a handful of splendid brews that are allowed to condition in the bottle.
- He welcomed all the authors, promised a splendid week.
- How splendid, they have a warm spot in their hearts for those suffering from messianic delusion.
- In time, Fallows also became a splendid computer guru, a genuine rarity among top public policy analysts.
- It is more than that, as artificial selection has made a splendid variety of sizes, shapes, colours and tastes.
- It was a splendid marriage and he thought of ambition only, never of love or of gratitude.
- Mama was a superb cook and she invariably prepared something splendid for us.
Longman Language Activatorthing/building
also lovely especially British use this about a thing or building that looks extremely good, and gives you a feeling of pleasure: · "Do you like the house?" "Like it? It's beautiful!"· Thanks for the flowers - they're lovely!· This is one of Europe's loveliest churches.
use this about an object that is small and delicate, or things in your home such as curtains and carpets: · The room was decorated with pretty wallpaper with yellow flowers on it.· What a pretty watch!
very beautiful and very impressive - use this about a large and impressive building or piece of furniture, especially an old one: · The room was dominated by a magnificent four-poster bed.· a magnificent 15th century castle
extremely beautiful and of the highest quality: · The lilies we got from the flower market were absolutely superb.· a superb collection of Chinese porcelain· In the center of the crown is a superb diamond.
especially British, spoken use this about a beautiful thing that you admire very much: · I love your dress! It's such a gorgeous colour!· The apartment had been furnished in rich, deep colors and gorgeous fabrics.
very beautiful - use this about jewellery or other things that have been designed with a lot of care and made with a lot of skill: · an exquisite handcarved ivory brooch· The sets and costumes for the dance performance were exquisite.
use this about a building, a piece of furniture, or a piece of clothing that is beautifully designed in a simple but usually expensive way: · We first met him at an elegant hotel in the uptown district of Manhattan.· an elegant rosewood dining table· She was wearing an elegant black suit.
pleasant to look at: · Kitchen utensils should be attractive as well as functional.· This attractive book is an ideal gift for any young baseball fan.
especially British pleasant to look at: · The dress was such a lovely colour, a deep blue that really suited her.· It was a lovely big house with a big garden out the back.
written something such as a building, piece of furniture, or work of art that is splendid is beautiful and impressive: · In the centre of the room was a splendid 18th century oak table.· Wealthy nobles inhabited splendid villas in the surrounding countryside.
something that is stunning is very beautiful so that everyone notices and admires it: · Rafaella wore a stunning white satin wedding gown.· Knox's metal statues are stunning.
an arrangement, design etc that is artistic looks attractive and has been done with skill and imagination: · I love your Christmas decorations - they're very artistic.· The food was presented in an artistic way.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES The mansion sits in splendid isolation on top of the hill (=it is far from everything and looks impressive).
The mansion sits in splendid isolation on top of the hill (=it is far from everything and looks impressive).· The big occasion for country people was the Agricultural Fair.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB· Could there be a more splendid way to get the grey matter working?· They drew rein in Sparta before the lordly dwelling, a house far more splendid than either young man had ever seen.
· Those who have never been up a mountain when temperature inversion is at work have missed the most splendid sight.· The elegant Royal Theatre next door is one of the most splendid of its kind in the country.· One of the castle's most splendid features is the high twin-towered gatehouse.· Beneath this lies the most splendid embalmed St Justin in his contemporary costume with fine wire work and embroidery.· This is the most splendid autumn we have had here, and I wish you could have enjoyed it with us.
· Conversely, I have a rather splendid dress I bought from a charity shop for £10 a couple of years ago.· It looks rather splendid, but it attracted so much attention that after two days she took it all out.· In the sunlight she could see that it was indeed a rather splendid machine.· We had to admit that it looked rather splendid.· We would visit her on occasions and I remember she had a rather splendid grandfather clock.
NOUN· Tradition is a splendid idea, but it can stifle individual talent.
· Modernism has projected a compelling image of the artist in a state of splendid isolation.· The Memorial Hall stands in splendid isolation as the only village amenity.· All that survives now is two walls, standing in splendid isolation, up to the deck height of the bridge.· It was a simple drawing of a square tower, standing in splendid isolation like an accusing finger pointing at the sky.· Campus bookselling had existed in splendid isolation and been largely unmoved by the 1980s high street revolution, he argued.
· After all, functionality is beauty, and the Christina Penin model is doing a splendid job in my kitchen.
· Come to laugh, no doubt, and what a splendid opportunity they were being presented with!· It seems right to see Hubble's greatness in recognising splendid opportunities and pursuing them with utmost devotion and superb vision.· It gave her an absolutely splendid opportunity of indicating her indignation.· Old converted railway paths offer splendid opportunities, although circular walks are not usually possible.
· We had a splendid time and I just feel I had to write and thank you.· In short, as a city buff and a religion junkie I had a splendid time during my undergraduate years.· I sold the jewels I was wearing and de Michelet and I had a splendid time until the money was gone.· Amelia had a splendid time with Neta.· So now she was having a splendid time visiting friends, and who could blame her?· It means I had a splendid time with you, Stella.· Two members in particular had a splendid time - John Tinkler and Paul Bishop.
· Massive rock formations, mountains and deep canyons present splendid views of nature's work.· And what a splendid view you have!· The coastguard cottages had a splendid view overlooking Torbay.· I happen to be embarking on a motoring trip during the course of which I hope to see many splendid views.· A hotel-restaurant with its terrace overhanging the slope gives splendid views over the Lake of Thun and the Stockhorn group.· Close to the Grand Canal and offering some splendid views, the apartment is reached by several flights of stairs.· Stock also has the perfect mountain restaurant - small, with a sunny wooden terrace, hearty food together with splendid views.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
1 old-fashioned very good SYN excellent: - All that survives now is two walls, standing in splendid isolation, up to the deck height of the bridge.
- Campus bookselling had existed in splendid isolation and been largely unmoved by the 1980s high street revolution, he argued.
- It was a simple drawing of a square tower, standing in splendid isolation like an accusing finger pointing at the sky.
- The Memorial Hall stands in splendid isolation as the only village amenity.
a splendid idea a splendid opportunity The staff are doing a splendid job.2beautiful and impressive SYN magnificent: All the rooms have splendid views. a splendid cathedral3British English spoken old-fashioned used to show that you approve of or are pleased by something SYN great: ‘I’ll see you tomorrow then.’ ‘Splendid!’4in splendid isolation used to emphasize that something is not with other things: The house sits in splendid isolation on top of a steep hill.—splendidly adverb: a splendidly equipped new sports centre The team played splendidly.