splendid
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
extremely good, impressive, or satisfying.
excellent, brilliant, or of a very high standard. Often used to express enthusiastic approval.
Simple“We had a splendid time at the garden party last Saturday.”
In context“The team's performance was truly splendid, demonstrating a level of technical skill that far exceeded the expectations of the critics.”
UsageCommonly used in British English to express polite but high praise.
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
very beautiful, grand, or expensive-looking.
possessing or displaying splendour; magnificent or sumptuous in appearance.
Simple“The palace was filled with splendid furniture and gold decorations.”
In context“The cathedral's splendid architecture attracted thousands of visitors, all eager to witness the intricate stone carvings and stained glass.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
very bright and impressive to look at.
shining or very bright; characterized by brilliant light.
Simple“The morning sun provided a splendid light for the photographers.”
In context“The crown jewels were displayed under a splendid array of spotlights that highlighted every facet of the diamonds.”
“Eagleton is consoling here about the fact that when death arrives we probably won’t say the right or splendid thing.”
From Latin splendidus, from splendere (“to shine”) + -idus (“adjective forming suffix”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.