Word
splendid
Phoneticssplen·did, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈspɫɛndɪd/
UK/splˈɛndɪd/
Definitions
01excellent or very good
B2 · Upper Intermediate British English
adj. extremely good, impressive, or satisfying.
adj. excellent, brilliant, or of a very high standard. Often used to express enthusiastic approval.
“We had a splendid time at the garden party last Saturday.”
“The team's performance was truly splendid, demonstrating a level of technical skill that far exceeded the expectations of the critics.”
Usage
Commonly used in British English to express polite but high praise.
02beautiful or grand
B2 · Upper Intermediate Literary
adj. very beautiful, grand, or expensive-looking.
adj. possessing or displaying splendour; magnificent or sumptuous in appearance.
“The palace was filled with splendid furniture and gold decorations.”
“The cathedral's splendid architecture attracted thousands of visitors, all eager to witness the intricate stone carvings and stained glass.”
Synonyms
03bright or shining
C1 · Advanced Literary
adj. very bright and impressive to look at.
adj. shining or very bright; characterized by brilliant light.
“The morning sun provided a splendid light for the photographers.”
“The crown jewels were displayed under a splendid array of spotlights that highlighted every facet of the diamonds.”
Real-World Examples
“Eagleton is consoling here about the fact that when death arrives we probably won’t say the right or splendid thing.” Etymology
From Latin splendidus, from splendere (“to shine”) + -idus (“adjective forming suffix”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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