splendor
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the quality of being very beautiful, impressive, or grand.
magnificent appearance or grandeur, often associated with architecture, nature, or ceremony.
Simple“The tourists were amazed by the splendor of the ancient palace.”
In context“The restoration project successfully returned the cathedral to its former splendor, highlighting the intricate stonework that had been obscured for decades.”
SynonymsAntonymsplainnesssimplicity - 02 C1 Advanced
great brightness or a glowing quality.
great luster or brilliance of light.
Simple“The splendor of the morning sun reflected off the calm lake.”
In context“The diamond's natural splendor was enhanced by the jeweler's precise cutting, which maximized the way it captured and refracted light.”
UsageOften used in descriptions of natural phenomena or precious objects.
SynonymsAntonymsdullnessdarkness
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.