splendid
[ splen-did ]
/ ˈsplɛn dɪd /
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adjective
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.
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3 renowned, famed, famous, illustrious, eminent, conspicuous, celebrated, remarkable, brilliant; noble.
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Origin of splendid
First recorded in 1615–25; from Latin splendidus “brilliant,” equivalent to splend(ēre) “to shine” + -idus adjective suffix; see -id4
synonym study for splendid
1. See magnificent.
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British Dictionary definitions for splendid
splendid
/ (ˈsplɛndɪd) /
adjective
brilliant or fine, esp in appearance
characterized by magnificence; imposing
glorious or illustriousa splendid reputation
brightly gleaming; radianther splendid face; splendid colours
very good or satisfactorya splendid time
Derived forms of splendid
splendidly, adverbsplendidness, nounWord Origin for splendid
C17: from Latin splendidus, from splendēre to shine
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