splendiferous
adjective
splen·dif·er·ous splen-ˈdi-f(ə-)rəs 
: extraordinarily or showily impressive
splendiferously adverb
splendiferousness noun
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The Second Reich, styled as heir to the Holy Roman Empire, was revived at the Versailles Palace, a splendiferous symbol of French glory. 
Josef Joffe, WSJ, 30 Oct. 2020 Wear your fanciest duds to this splendiferous gathering for Fancy Nancy fans. chicagotribune.com, 21 July 2019 Go instead for the exquisite acting, the splendiferous set — and a bellyful of laughs. Joanne Engelhardt, The Mercury News, 13 June 2019 Near the garden is an extraordinary couture dress by Ms. Chiuri and Mr. Piccioli for Valentino; its metal-thread embroidery translates Cranach’s Adam and Eve, and its flora and fauna, into splendiferous ornament. Jason Farago, New York Times, 9 May 2018 After owning the weekend with the splendiferous events around their Alta Moda and Alta Sartoria collections, designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana wanted to have some fun, let their hair down, and sit at the kids’ table. Edward Barsamian, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2018 Okja begins with a splendiferous introduction to its title character. David Sims, The Atlantic, 28 June 2017 See More
Josef Joffe, WSJ, 30 Oct. 2020 Wear your fanciest duds to this splendiferous gathering for Fancy Nancy fans. chicagotribune.com, 21 July 2019 Go instead for the exquisite acting, the splendiferous set — and a bellyful of laughs. Joanne Engelhardt, The Mercury News, 13 June 2019 Near the garden is an extraordinary couture dress by Ms. Chiuri and Mr. Piccioli for Valentino; its metal-thread embroidery translates Cranach’s Adam and Eve, and its flora and fauna, into splendiferous ornament. Jason Farago, New York Times, 9 May 2018 After owning the weekend with the splendiferous events around their Alta Moda and Alta Sartoria collections, designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana wanted to have some fun, let their hair down, and sit at the kids’ table. Edward Barsamian, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2018 Okja begins with a splendiferous introduction to its title character. David Sims, The Atlantic, 28 June 2017 See More Word History
Etymology
splendor + -i- + -ferous
First Known Use
1843, in the meaning defined above
splendiferousness
noun
as in brilliance
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale the jaw-dropping splendiferousness of the cathedral has attracted pilgrims since the 13th century Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- brilliance
- majesty
- stupendousness
- resplendency
- elegance
- glory
- nobility
- sublimeness
- wonderfulness
- grandeur
- magnificence
- nobleness
- splendidness
- resplendence
- augustness
- gloriousness
- gorgeousness
- marvelousness
- grandness
- splendor
- superbness
- dignity
- awesomeness
- wondrousness
- richness
- stateliness
- formidability
- luxuriance
- luxuriousness
- princeliness
- opulence
- lavishness
- sumptuousness
- luxury
- grace
- grandiosity
- ritziness
- ostentation
- elaborateness
- ornateness
- remarkableness
- gaudiness
- swankiness
- poshness
- extraordinariness
- flashiness
- showiness
- pretentiousness