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Webster 1913 Edition
Splendid
Splen′did
,Adj.
[L.
splendidus
, fr. splendere
shine; cf. Lith. splendëti
: cf. F. splendide
.] 1.
Possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright;
as, a
. splendid
sun2.
Showy; magnificent; sumptuous; pompous;
as, a
splendid
palace; a splendid
procession or pageant.3.
Illustrious; heroic; brilliant; celebrated; famous;
as, a
. splendid
victory or reputationWebster 1828 Edition
Splendid
SPLENDID
,Adj.
1.
Properly, shining; very bright; as a splendid sun. Hence,2.
Showy; magnificent; sumptuous; pompous; as a splendid palace; a splendid procession; a splendid equipage; a splendid feast or entertainment.3.
Illustrious; heroic; brilliant; as a splendid victory.4.
Illustrious; famous; celebrated; as a splendid reputation.Definition 2024
splendid
splendid
English
Adjective
splendid (comparative splendider or more splendid, superlative splendidest or most splendid)
- Possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright; as, a splendid sun.
- Showy; magnificent; sumptuous; pompous; as, a splendid palace; a splendid procession or pageant.
- brilliant, excellent, of a very high standard
- November 2 2014, Daniel Taylor, "Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United," guardian.co.uk
- Hart had to make two splendid saves as Van Persie and Di María took aim and Fellaini should really have done better with a headed chance.
- November 2 2014, Daniel Taylor, "Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United," guardian.co.uk
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possessing or displaying splendor
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showy; magnificent; sumptuous; pompous
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illustrious; heroic; brilliant; celebrated