splen·dor 
(splĕndər)
(splĕndər)n.
1. Great light or luster; brilliance.
2.
a. Magnificent appearance or display; grandeur.
b. Something grand or magnificent.
3. Great fame; glory.
[Middle English splendoure, from Old French splendour, from Latin splendor, from splendēre, to shine.]
splendor·ous, splendrous (splĕndrəs) adj.