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Definition of splendid in English: splendidadjective ˈsplɛndɪdˈsplɛndəd 1Magnificent; very impressive. a splendid view of Windsor Castle Example sentencesExamples - Given that this unique site has a splendid view of the Castle and Old Town, surely upmarket is the way to go.
- The next day the princess finds a splendid gown of shimmering satin laid out instead of her rags.
- However, the legacy he has left is impressive and his many splendid works of fiction will endure for a very long time to come.
- Many years ago I had taken my father on a drive, and from the top of this hill we had a splendid view, with the sun shining and not a cloud in the sky.
- The songs are a fine collection of self composed numbers and splendid cover versions.
- A bunch of Maryhill urchins had a splendid view of proceedings from the scaffolding.
- But even most the poetic estate agent could not boast about the splendid views.
- This is a splendid style, which makes a strong appeal to the spectator.
- It continues to be an important landmark and those who climb to the top gain a splendid view over the city.
- The weather was fine and I stayed with friends in a splendid apartment in a Georgian terrace near Haymarket.
- The bank is splendid, open, flat on top and with ace views from each slope.
- Work up an appetite in the beautiful pool, or soak up splendid views of the North Sea coast.
- Some believe it is the reason Chinese have created such beautiful poems and splendid culture.
- The coastal train took in some splendid vistas, not least the beautiful mountains at the coast at Kaikoura.
- Who could wish for a more beautiful and splendid area in which to work?
- It is only understandable that she should choose to have such a splendid and impressive nuptial.
- It is rich in historical fact and perspective and a splendid addition to the magazine.
- Families stroll and couples jog or rollerblade along the shore and enjoy the splendid views back to the city skyline.
- She was a beautiful woman, with a splendid body, and face that held more worries then it should.
- Built from wood and sago leaves, it is small and very basic but has splendid views over the tops of coconut trees to the lagoon.
Synonyms magnificent, sumptuous, grand, impressive, imposing, superb, spectacular, resplendent, opulent, luxurious, palatial, deluxe, rich, fine, costly, expensive, lavish, ornate, gorgeous, glorious, dazzling, elegant, handsome, beautiful stately, majestic, kingly, princely, regal, noble, proud informal plush, plushy, posh, swanky, ritzy, splendiferous British informal swish North American informal swank literary brave rare splendacious, splendorous, magnolious, palatian distinguished, glorious, glittering, illustrious, remarkable, outstanding, exceptional, celebrated, renowned, famous, impressive, notable, noted, eminent, noble, lofty, venerable, exemplary - 1.1informal Excellent; very good.
as exclamation ‘Is your family well? Splendid!’ Example sentencesExamples - I have had the privilege of meeting Brendan, and he is a really nice chap, a splendid fellow.
- It's citrus fruit and fresh acidity would pair wonderfully with Asian food but it also makes a splendid aperitif.
- Now we have a swimming pool, a marvellous garden and a splendid folly.
- I have come with these splendid fellows whom I met at a Party to which I was invited.
- We had a splendid turnout and it was lovely to see so many people taking part in all the activities and enjoying themselves.
- She had made many friends and had worked with a splendid committee who gave her wonderful support.
- The cheeses are splendid and there is a first-rate patissier on the team.
- It was a splendid goal, brilliantly taken after some outstanding close-range control.
- They all looked splendid in their winter wear and their lovely selection of hats to match.
- The debutantes all looked splendid, the meal and music were excellent and a great night was had by all.
Synonyms excellent, wonderful, marvellous, magnificent, superb, glorious, sublime, lovely, delightful, first-class, first-rate informal super, great, smashing, amazing, amazeballs, fantastic, terrific, tremendous, phenomenal, sensational, incredible, heavenly, stellar, gorgeous, dreamy, grand, fabulous, fab, fabby, fantabulous, supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, awesome, magic, ace, cool, mean, bad, wicked, mega, crucial, mind-blowing, far out, A1, sound, out of this world, marvy, spanking, dope, def, phat British informal brilliant, brill, bosting North American informal peachy, dandy, jim-dandy, neat, badass, boss, radical, rad, boffo, bully, bitching, bodacious Australian/New Zealand informal beaut, bonzer South African informal kif, lank informal, dated groovy, divine British informal, dated capital, champion, wizard, corking, ripping, cracking, spiffing, top-hole, topping, beezer North American informal, dated swell, keen archaic goodly
Phrases Used to emphasize the isolation of a person or thing. the stone stands in splendid isolation near the moorland road Example sentencesExamples - Having made its acquaintance in reproduction, we have become convinced that it stands in splendid isolation, separated from the earth by an aura of eternity.
- Isolated, unmolested, crisscrossed by high valleys where you can hike or ride horses in splendid isolation, it is the stuff of adventure-travel dreams.
- We are here as a senior club in an area of splendid isolation in a sense.
- An attractive and photogenic peak, especially from the Newtonmore end, it stands in splendid isolation alongside the A86 Newtonmore to Laggan road.
- They perform wonderfully and we should be proud of them, but for many Australian city dwellers they exist in splendid isolation to the geography and the concerns of ordinary suburban life.
- ‘It stands in splendid isolation,’ the tome says of an accomplishment deemed ‘the greatest single achievement in the long Rangers story’.
- We preferred to decline in splendid isolation rather than prosper in a mundane community of Continentals under the Treaty of Rome which set up the European Economic Community.
- But he showed tremendous courage to take it up three out and go clear, and battle all the way up the hill in splendid isolation.
- However, the splendid isolation does bring people together in a spirit-of-the-blitz way, which is how I ended up talking to an editor of a computer magazine in the canteen.
- Anyway, here we are, in splendid isolation and shut off from the rest of the world in the expensive and exclusive ‘private’ room.
Origin Early 17th century: from French splendide or Latin splendidus, from splendere 'shine, be bright'. Early 17th-century examples of splendid, which comes ultimately from Latin splendere ‘to shine brightly’, describe a grand place or occasion. The phrase splendid isolation was first used at the end of the 19th century to refer to the diplomatic and commercial non-involvement of Great Britain in Europe.
Rhymes intended, unamended, unapprehended, unattended, unblended, undefended, untended Definition of splendid in US English: splendidadjectiveˈsplɛndədˈsplendəd 1Magnificent; very impressive. a splendid view of Windsor Castle Example sentencesExamples - It is only understandable that she should choose to have such a splendid and impressive nuptial.
- The songs are a fine collection of self composed numbers and splendid cover versions.
- It is rich in historical fact and perspective and a splendid addition to the magazine.
- Who could wish for a more beautiful and splendid area in which to work?
- She was a beautiful woman, with a splendid body, and face that held more worries then it should.
- Given that this unique site has a splendid view of the Castle and Old Town, surely upmarket is the way to go.
- This is a splendid style, which makes a strong appeal to the spectator.
- But even most the poetic estate agent could not boast about the splendid views.
- However, the legacy he has left is impressive and his many splendid works of fiction will endure for a very long time to come.
- The bank is splendid, open, flat on top and with ace views from each slope.
- Some believe it is the reason Chinese have created such beautiful poems and splendid culture.
- A bunch of Maryhill urchins had a splendid view of proceedings from the scaffolding.
- Built from wood and sago leaves, it is small and very basic but has splendid views over the tops of coconut trees to the lagoon.
- The next day the princess finds a splendid gown of shimmering satin laid out instead of her rags.
- Many years ago I had taken my father on a drive, and from the top of this hill we had a splendid view, with the sun shining and not a cloud in the sky.
- Families stroll and couples jog or rollerblade along the shore and enjoy the splendid views back to the city skyline.
- The weather was fine and I stayed with friends in a splendid apartment in a Georgian terrace near Haymarket.
- The coastal train took in some splendid vistas, not least the beautiful mountains at the coast at Kaikoura.
- It continues to be an important landmark and those who climb to the top gain a splendid view over the city.
- Work up an appetite in the beautiful pool, or soak up splendid views of the North Sea coast.
Synonyms magnificent, sumptuous, grand, impressive, imposing, superb, spectacular, resplendent, opulent, luxurious, palatial, deluxe, rich, fine, costly, expensive, lavish, ornate, gorgeous, glorious, dazzling, elegant, handsome, beautiful distinguished, glorious, glittering, illustrious, remarkable, outstanding, exceptional, celebrated, renowned, famous, impressive, notable, noted, eminent, noble, lofty, venerable, exemplary - 1.1informal Excellent; very good.
as exclamation “Is your family well? Splendid!” Example sentencesExamples - I have come with these splendid fellows whom I met at a Party to which I was invited.
- Now we have a swimming pool, a marvellous garden and a splendid folly.
- They all looked splendid in their winter wear and their lovely selection of hats to match.
- We had a splendid turnout and it was lovely to see so many people taking part in all the activities and enjoying themselves.
- I have had the privilege of meeting Brendan, and he is a really nice chap, a splendid fellow.
- The debutantes all looked splendid, the meal and music were excellent and a great night was had by all.
- The cheeses are splendid and there is a first-rate patissier on the team.
- It's citrus fruit and fresh acidity would pair wonderfully with Asian food but it also makes a splendid aperitif.
- It was a splendid goal, brilliantly taken after some outstanding close-range control.
- She had made many friends and had worked with a splendid committee who gave her wonderful support.
Synonyms excellent, wonderful, marvellous, magnificent, superb, glorious, sublime, lovely, delightful, first-class, first-rate
Phrases Used to emphasize the isolation of a person or thing. the stone stands in splendid isolation near the moorland road Example sentencesExamples - Anyway, here we are, in splendid isolation and shut off from the rest of the world in the expensive and exclusive ‘private’ room.
- Isolated, unmolested, crisscrossed by high valleys where you can hike or ride horses in splendid isolation, it is the stuff of adventure-travel dreams.
- Having made its acquaintance in reproduction, we have become convinced that it stands in splendid isolation, separated from the earth by an aura of eternity.
- An attractive and photogenic peak, especially from the Newtonmore end, it stands in splendid isolation alongside the A86 Newtonmore to Laggan road.
- However, the splendid isolation does bring people together in a spirit-of-the-blitz way, which is how I ended up talking to an editor of a computer magazine in the canteen.
- We are here as a senior club in an area of splendid isolation in a sense.
- They perform wonderfully and we should be proud of them, but for many Australian city dwellers they exist in splendid isolation to the geography and the concerns of ordinary suburban life.
- But he showed tremendous courage to take it up three out and go clear, and battle all the way up the hill in splendid isolation.
- We preferred to decline in splendid isolation rather than prosper in a mundane community of Continentals under the Treaty of Rome which set up the European Economic Community.
- ‘It stands in splendid isolation,’ the tome says of an accomplishment deemed ‘the greatest single achievement in the long Rangers story’.
Origin Early 17th century: from French splendide or Latin splendidus, from splendere ‘shine, be bright’. |