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Splendid

Verb / ˈsplendɪd / Another word for splendid — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

extremely impressive or magnificent

Synonyms & similar words

brilliant fantabulous firstclass splendiferous resplendent magnificent glorious excellent magnificent gorgeous excellent superb wonderful fantastic terrific amazing awesome beautiful brilliant dazzling impressive outstanding remarkable magnanimous majestic splendorous grandiose sumptuous

Synonyms by register

Formal

magnificent superb excellent outstanding

Informal

great fantastic awesome brilliant

Literary

resplendent glorious radiant

Antonyms

terrible awful dreadful poor mediocre unimpressive lousy

Common collocations

  • splendid view
  • splendid time
  • splendid occasion
  • splendid weather
  • splendid achievement
  • splendid example

Word family

noun splendor
adjective splendid
adverb splendidly

Usage note

Splendid is a positive adjective often used to express admiration or delight. It can sometimes sound a bit old-fashioned or overly enthusiastic in very casual conversation.

Example sentences

  1. The sunset was splendid.
  2. The queen's crown was splendid.
  3. The cake was splendidly decorated.
  4. The view from the top of the mountain was splendid.
  5. The concert was splendidly performed.

Quotes

  • 'She was a ray of sunshine, a warm summer rain, a bright fire on a cold winter’s day, and now she could be dead because she had tried to save the man she loved.' - Grace Willows
  • 'The sun does not shine upon this fair earth to meet frowning eyes, depend upon it.' - Charles Dickens
  • 'It is not what we take up, but what we give up, that makes us rich.' - Henry Ward Beecher

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