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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024splen•did /ˈsplɛndɪd/USA pronunciation adj. - magnificent;
beautiful; gorgeous; sumptuous:splendid jewels. - distinguished or glorious:It was a splendid achievement.
- excellent or very good:We had a splendid time at the party.
splen•did•ly, adv. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024splen•did (splen′did),USA pronunciation adj. - gorgeous;
magnificent; sumptuous. - grand;
superb, as beauty. - distinguished or glorious, as a name, reputation, victory, etc.
- strikingly admirable or fine:splendid talents.
- excellent, fine, or very good:to have a splendid time.
- brilliant in appearance, color, etc.
- Latin splendidus brilliant, equivalent. to splend(ēre) to shine + -idus -id4
- 1615–25
splen′did•ly, adv. splen′did•ness, n. - 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged luxurious, dazzling, imposing. See magnificent.
- 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged renowned, famed, famous, illustrious, eminent, conspicuous, celebrated, remarkable, brilliant; noble.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged squalid.
- 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged ignoble.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: splendid /ˈsplɛndɪd/ adj - brilliant or fine, esp in appearance
- characterized by magnificence; imposing
- glorious or illustrious: a splendid reputation
- brightly gleaming; radiant: her splendid face, splendid colours
- very good or satisfactory: a splendid time
Etymology: 17th Century: from Latin splendidus, from splendēre to shineˈsplendidly adv ˈsplendidness n |