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adj. pleasant, fine

adj. beautiful, magnificent

adj. impressive, great

adj. cool, wonderful

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adj. famous, prominent

adj. powerful, influential

adj. beautiful, charming; agreeable

adj. glossy, shining

adj. affluent, indulgent

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Word Origin & History

splendid 1620s, probably a shortening of earlier splendidious (early 15c.), from L. splendidus "magnificent, brilliant," from splendere "be bright, shine, gleam, glisten," from PIE *(s)plend- "bright" (cf, Lith. splendziu "I shine," M.Ir. lainn "bright"). An earlier form was splendent (late 15c.).

Example Sentences for splendid

Excellent craftsmanship is also a necessity in making the splendid replicas.

Rolling hills, breathtaking gorges, and splendid lakes offer countless outdoor activities.

Insight guides make a feature of their splendid photographs.

Architecture of splendid proportions, the last remnants of a departed life.