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splendor

American  
[splen-der] / ˈsplɛn dər /
especially British, splendour

noun

  1. brilliant or gorgeous appearance, coloring, etc.; magnificence.

    the splendor of the palace.
    Synonyms:
    dash, show
    Antonyms:
    squalor

  2. an instance or display of imposing pomp or grandeur.

    the splendor of the coronation.

  3. grandeur; glory; brilliant distinction.

    the splendor of ancient Greek architecture.
    Synonyms:
    celebrity, renown, eminence, fame

  4. great brightness; brilliant light or luster.

    Synonyms:
    refulgence, dazzle

verb (used with object)

  1. to make splendid by decorating lavishly; adorn.

verb (used without object)

  1. to move or proceed with splendor, grandeur, or pomp.

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

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