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Definition of Splendid

1. Adjective. Having great beauty and splendor. "A kind of splendiferous native simplicity"

2. Adjective. Very good;of the highest quality. "A first-class mind"

3. Adjective. Characterized by grandeur. "The splendid coronation ceremony"

Definition of Splendid

1. a. Possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright; as, a splendid sun.

Definition of Splendid

1. Adjective. Possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright; as, a splendid sun. ¹

2. Adjective. Showy; magnificent; sumptuous; pompous; as, a splendid palace; a splendid procession or pageant. ¹

3. Adjective. Illustrious; heroic; brilliant; celebrated; famous; as, a splendid victory or reputation. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Splendid

1. magnificent [adj -DIDER, -DIDEST] - See also: magnificent

Lexicographical Neighbors of Splendid

spleening spleenish spleenless spleenlike spleens spleenwort spleenworts spleeny spleget splen-

splenalgia splenative splenauxe splenculus splendent splendid (current term) splendider splendidest splendidious splendidly

splendidness splendidnesses splendidous splendiferous splendiferously splendiferousness splendiloquent splendish splendor splendorous

Literary usage of Splendid

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain (2001)
"splendid PAGEANTS AND GREAT BONFIRES." Mere acquaintances hugged and kissed each other and cried. Everybody took a holiday, ..."

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