splendid
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Latin splendidus, from splendere (“to shine”) + -idus (“adjective forming suffix”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Adjective[edit]
splendid (comparative splendider or more splendid, superlative splendidest or most splendid)
- Possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright
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a splendid sun
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- Showy; magnificent; sumptuous; pompous
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a splendid palace
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a splendid procession
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a splendid pageant
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- 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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Translations[edit]
possessing or displaying splendor
showy; magnificent; sumptuous; pompous
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illustrious; heroic; brilliant; celebrated
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