splendor
Americannoun
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brilliant or gorgeous appearance, coloring, etc.; magnificence.
the splendor of the palace.
- Antonyms:
- squalor
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an instance or display of imposing pomp or grandeur.
the splendor of the coronation.
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grandeur; glory; brilliant distinction.
the splendor of ancient Greek architecture.
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great brightness; brilliant light or luster.
- Synonyms:
- refulgence , dazzle
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
Other Word Forms
- outsplendor verb (used with object)
- splendorous adjective
- splendrous adjective
- unsplendorous adjective
- unsplendorously adverb
Etymology
Origin of splendor
1400–50; < Latin splendor, equivalent to splend ( ēre ) to shine + -or -or 1; replacing late Middle English splendure < Anglo-French < Latin, as above
Example Sentences
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She sees the splendor in land, water and wilderness and understands how to capture it with all the grace of a song.
From Salon
Mr. Gennari, who grew up in Lenox—a little too late for the splendors of Music Inn, except as a point of community pride—is perfectly equipped to tell this tale.
For his part, Dudamel’s Disney “Rite” replaced frenzy with robust splendor.
From Los Angeles Times
The splendor of the pieces stunned even worldly observers like Albrecht Durer, the Renaissance master.
From Los Angeles Times
Eighty-six years ago, when a kiddie fare cost 15 cents, my then-6-year-old grandmother watched the theater blink from sepia to vivid color splendor.
From Los Angeles Times
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