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