Word
splendor
Phoneticssplen·dor, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈspɫɛndɝ/
UK/splˈɛndɐ/
UK spelling · splendour
Definitions
01magnificent appearance
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun American English
n. the quality of being very beautiful, impressive, or grand.
n. magnificent appearance or grandeur, often associated with architecture, nature, or ceremony.
“The tourists were amazed by the splendor of the ancient palace.”
“The restoration project successfully returned the cathedral to its former splendor, highlighting the intricate stonework that had been obscured for decades.”
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02brilliant light
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun American English · Literary
n. great brightness or a glowing quality.
n. great luster or brilliance of light.
“The splendor of the morning sun reflected off the calm lake.”
“The diamond's natural splendor was enhanced by the jeweler's precise cutting, which maximized the way it captured and refracted light.”
Usage
Often used in descriptions of natural phenomena or precious objects.
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“No words that I can command would do justice to its Titanian splendor and immensity.” Etymology
From Anglo-Norman splendur, splendour, or directly from its source Latin splendor, from the verb splendeō (“to shine”).
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
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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