splendidadj.

Brit.

/ˈsplɛndɪd/, U.S.

/ˈsplɛndəd/

Etymology: < Latin splendidus, < splendēre to be bright. So French splendide, Italian splendido, Spanish esplendido, Portuguese esplendido.

a. Marked by much grandeur or display; sumptuous, grand, gorgeous.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > emotion > pride > ostentation > splendour, magnificence, or pomp > [adjective]

wlonkOE

kine-wurtheOE

reala1325

rialc1330

royalc1400

wlonkfulc1400

statelyc1415

pompousc1425

imperial?1435

pontificalc1440

sumptuous1472

magnific1490

magnificenta1530

statelike1534

pompatic1535

magnificala1538

princely1539

portly1548

regal1561

queen-like?1571

haughty1585

portlike1587

Minerva-like1598

lustrous1605

pompatical1610

pontificial1613

commandinga1616

pompal1616

grand1622

splendid1624

pontifician1629

regifical1656

queenly1791

presidential1804

angeliferous1837

slashing1854

sultanesque1862

pageanted1902

1624 Ld. Kensington Let. 31 Aug. in H. Ellis Orig. Lett. Eng. Hist. (1824) 1st Ser. III. 172 His enterteynement..was as splendid as that country could afford.

1702 Clarendon's Hist. Rebellion I. i. 61 All cost was employ'd to make their Entertainments splendid.

1717 Lady M. W. Montagu Let. 1 Jan. (1965) I. 292 'Tis not very expensive to keep a splendid Table.

1752 E. Young Brothers i. i I know this splendid court of Macedon, And haughty Philip, well.

1797 H. Lee Canterbury Tales I. 367 Accommodation so splendid I know not that I should desire were I a prince.

1819 W. Scott Bride of Lammermoor viii*, in Tales of my Landlord 3rd Ser. II. 213 The entertainment was splendid to profusion.

1849 T. B. Macaulay Hist. Eng. I. ii. 175 The capital was excited by preparations for the most splendid coronation that had ever been known.

1856 J. A. Froude Hist. Eng. (1858) I. ii. 176 He had the splendid tastes in which the English people most delighted.

b. Of persons: Maintaining, or living in, great style or grandeur.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > emotion > pride > ostentation > splendour, magnificence, or pomp > [adjective] > specifically of persons

sumptuousa1425

splendid1658

1658 Sir T. Browne Hydriotaphia: Urne-buriall v. 80 But man is a Noble Animal, splendid in ashes, and pompous in the grave.

a1687 W. Petty Polit. Arithm. (1690) 86 The King and some great Men of France appear more Rich and Splendid than those of the like Quality in England.

1781 S. Johnson Pope in Pref. Wks. Eng. Poets VII. 14 Pope was, through his whole life, ambitious of splendid acquaintance.

a. Resplendent, brilliant, extremely bright, in respect of light or colour. rare.

ΘΚΠ

the world > matter > light > intensity of light > [adjective] > brilliant or resplendent

flaming?a1400

livelyc1425

resplendent?1440

resplendant?1473

resplendishant?1473

fulgent?a1475

resplendishing1479

splendiferousa1500

vehement1528

preclarec1550

profulgent1561

prelucent1568

splendicant1592

full1599

resplending1600

splendorous1604

splendious1609

splendid1634

flammeous1646

vivid1665

brilliant1681

effulgent1737

fulgorous1772

spandy-bright1968

the world > matter > colour > state or mode of having colour > [adjective] > brightly coloured

brightOE

gay?c1225

paintedc1400

sheenc1400

staringc1400

freshc1405

wanton1583

splendid1634

amelled1651

vivid1686

strong1711

bloom-bright1832

flamboyant1851

technicolored1927

dazzle1931

Technicolora1940

fauve1967

1634 T. Herbert Relation Some Yeares Trauaile 193 In the night, during which, the streets are splendide with glistering Lights and Torches.

1750 tr. C. Leonardus Mirror of Stones 154 The topaz is a most splendid and famous stone of those they call burning gems.

1774 O. Goldsmith Hist. Earth VI. 148 These splendid inhabitants of air [sc. kingfishers] possess..the brightest colours, the roundest forms [etc.].

1820 J. Keats Hyperion: a Fragm. ii, in Lamia & Other Poems 187 In each face he saw a gleam of light, But splendider in Saturn's.

1829 Chapters Physical Sci. 319 These colours, already so splendid and various when seen in one aspect, are still more diversified [etc.].

b. Magnificent in material respects; made or adorned in a grand or sumptuous manner.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > attention and judgement > beauty > splendour > [adjective] > magnificent

lordlylOE

richc1275

prouda1300

noblec1300

gloriousc1315

reala1325

rialc1330

stouta1350

solemnc1386

royalc1400

pompousc1425

statelyc1425

lordlike1488

magnific1490

of state1498

magnificenta1530

pompatic1535

magnificala1538

princely1539

gorgeous?1542

regal1561

superbious?1566

surly1566

splendent1567

heroical1577

superbous1581

sumptuous1594

pompatical1610

pompal1616

fastidious1638

grand1673

splendid1685

grandific1727

grandiose1818

splendiferous1827

splendacious1843

magnolious1863

1685 R. Baxter Paraphr. New Test. Matt. vi. 28 A more beautiful flower than Solomon's most splendid Ornaments could match.

1699 C. Hopkins Peace in Court-prospect i All [rooms] she keeps Silent, but Splendider than that of Sleeps.

1802 in Further Evid. Nairne Peerage (1874) 165 in Sessional Papers House of Lords (H.L. D) XII. 199 We arrived in this great and splendid capital.

1863 C. Lyell Geol. Evid. Antiq. Man 46 A splendid Hindoo temple has lately been discovered.

1891 F. W. Farrar Darkness & Dawn II. lxv. 318 Almost mad with misery, he returned to his splendid chamber in the Golden House.

c. Having or embodying some element of material grandeur or beauty.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > attention and judgement > beauty > splendour > [adjective]

orgulousa1450

splendidious?a1475

splendiferousa1500

splendent1517

transplendent1557

splendant1590

splendorous1604

splendidous1607

splendious1609

florid1642

splendid1815

splendescent1848

many-splendoured1859

nifty1865

ducky1897

1815 J. Smith Panorama Sci. & Art II. 150 A splendid machine was constructed for this purpose [sc. ballooning]..by the younger Montgolfier.

1851 W. M. Thackeray in Scribner's Mag. 2 142/2 The splendider scenery of the Alps.

1860 J. Tyndall Glaciers of Alps ii. i. 238 All these splendid phenomena are, I believe, produced by diffraction.

in combination.1819 Lady Morgan in Passages from Autobiogr. (1859) 320 A most picturesque and splendid-looking stranger in Greek costume.

d. In specific names of birds or insects.

ΘΚΠ

the world > animals > birds > [adjective] > beautiful or showy

showy1793

splendid1811

the world > animals > invertebrates > phylum Arthropoda > class Insecta > [adjective] > having some element of beauty

splendid1811

1811 G. Shaw Gen. Zool. VIII. i. 191 Splendid Creeper... Steel-blue and gold-green Creeper, with black wings and tail [etc.].

1832 J. Rennie Conspectus Butterflies & Moths Brit. 168 The Splendid Codling (Semasia Splendana, Stephens).

a. Imposing or impressive by greatness, grandeur, or some similar excellence.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > goodness and badness > quality of being good > excellence > [adjective] > and splendid

wlonkOE

clear1362

wlonkfulc1400

royalc1425

imperial?1435

magnificousa1474

splendidious?a1475

triumphant1494

glorious1622

aureate1625

candid1648

splendid1653

magnifico1654

magnificent1664

dazzling1749

splendiferous1827

angeliferous1837

million-dollar1854

purple1894

colossal1895

(like) a million dollars (also bucks)1911

swell1926

the mind > emotion > pride > ostentation > splendour, magnificence, or pomp > [adjective] > imposing

menskful?c1225

solemnc1386

splendid1653

awfula1656

grand1678

imposing1783

grande dame1827

swanky1940

1653 J. Gauden Hieraspistes Pref. sig. e1^v Persons of more ample conditions, splendider fortunes, and higher quality.

1750 S. Johnson Rambler No. 68. ⁋1 Of actions that deserve our attention, the most splendid are not always the greatest.

1785 W. Cowper Task v. 320 That thus he may procure His thousands, weary of penurious life, A splendid opportunity to die.

1819 W. Scott Ivanhoe III. xii. 292 For this service a splendid soul-scat was paid to the convent of Saint Edmund's.

1849 T. B. Macaulay Hist. Eng. II. vii. 191 If a design was splendid, Mordaunt seldom inquired whether it were practicable.

1872 J. Morley Voltaire i. 3 Luther and Calvin in their separate ways brought into splendid prominence their new ideas of moral order.

b. Dignified, haughty, lordly.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > emotion > pride > haughtiness or disdainfulness > [adjective]

overmoodeOE

highlyOE

overmoodOE

overmoodyOE

orgelc1175

dangerous?c1225

orgula1275

orgulousc1275

fiercec1290

hautain1297

highfulc1325

squeamousc1325

deignousc1330

digne1340

disdainousc1374

sirlya1375

lordlyc1390

high-hearteda1398

haught1430

haut1430

coppedc1449

excellentc1450

fastidious?a1475

loftyc1485

dain?1507

hichty1513

stiff-necked1526

supercilious1528

haughty1530

taunt?a1534

disdainfula1542

high in the instep1555

skeighc1560

queen-like?1571

surlyc1572

stately1579

coy1581

paughtya1586

steya1586

disdained1598

dortya1605

lordlike1605

overly1606

magnatical1608

stiff1608

surly-borne1609

high-sighted1610

lofty-minded1611

sublimed1611

patronizing1619

lording1629

sublimated1634

cavaliering1642

uncondescending1660

nose-in-the-air1673

sidy1673

fastuose1674

uncondescensive1681

condescending1707

stiff-rumped1728

fastidiose1730

cavalier1751

ogertful1754

pawky1809

supercilian1825

splendid1833

touch-me-not1852

pincé1858

high-stepping1867

eyeglassy1871

sniffy1871

cavalierly1876

snifty1889

Olympian1900

ritzy1920

mugwumpish1923

blasé1930

stiff-arsed1937

nose-high1939

the mind > emotion > pride > proper pride or self-respect > [adjective] > dignified

estatelyc1374

burlya1400

portlyc1484

stately1496

great1547

stateful1604

commandinga1616

stately1725

presidential1804

dignifieda1812

splendid1833

1833 T. Hook Parson's Daughter I. v. 81 A splendid contempt for female intellect.

4. Of persons: Illustrious, distinguished.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > reputation > fame or renown > famous or eminent person > [adjective]

mereeOE

athelOE

couthOE

brightOE

namecundc1175

outnumenc1175

noble?c1225

ketec1275

sheenc1275

tirfulc1275

glorious13..

losedc1305

of great renownc1330

glorifieda1340

worthly or worthy in wonea1350

clearc1374

nameda1382

solemna1387

renomeda1393

famous?a1400

renomé?a1400

renowneda1400

notedc1400

of (great, high, etc.) name?c1430

celebrate?1440

namely1440

famosec1449

honourable?c1450

notedc1450

parent?c1450

glorificatec1460

heroical?a1475

insignite?a1475

magnific1490

well-fameda1492

exemie1497

singular1497

preclare1503

magnificential1506

laureate1508

illustre?a1513

illustred1512

magnificent1513

preclared1530

grand1542

celebrated1549

heroicc1550

lustrantc1550

magnifical1557

illustrate1562

expectablec1565

ennobled1571

laurel1579

nominated1581

famosed1582

perspicuous1582

big1587

famed1595

uplifted1596

illustrious1598

celebrousc1600

luculent1600

celebrious1604

fameful1605

famoused1606

renownful1606

bruitful1609

eminent1611

insignious1620

clarousa1636

far-fameda1640

top1647

grandee1648

signalized1652

noscible1653

splendid1660

voiced1661

gloried1671

laurelled1683

distinguished1714

distinct1756

lustrious1769

trumpeted1775

spiry1825

world-famous1832

galactic1902

tycoonish1958

mega1987

1660 Guillim's Display of Heraldrie (ed. 4) iii. iii. 115 Which Family is not a little splendid by the actions of two persons of it.

1702 Clarendon's Hist. Rebellion I. i. 72 He intended the Discipline of the Church..should be applied to the greatest and most splendid Transgressors.

5. Excellent; very good or fine.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > goodness and badness > quality of being good > excellence > [adjective]

faireOE

bremea1000

goodlyOE

goodfulc1275

noblec1300

pricec1300

specialc1325

gentlec1330

fine?c1335

singulara1340

thrivena1350

thriven and throa1350

gaya1375

properc1380

before-passinga1382

daintiful1393

principala1398

gradelya1400

burlyc1400

daintyc1400

thrivingc1400

voundec1400

virtuousc1425

hathelc1440

curiousc1475

singlerc1500

beautiful1502

rare?a1534

gallant1539

eximious1547

jolly1548

egregious?c1550

jellyc1560

goodlike1562

brawc1565

of worth1576

brave?1577

surprising1580

finger-licking1584

admirablea1586

excellinga1586

ambrosial1598

sublimated1603

excellent1604

valiant1604

fabulous1609

pure1609

starryc1610

topgallant1613

lovely1614

soaringa1616

twanging1616

preclarent1623

primea1637

prestantious1638

splendid1644

sterling1647

licking1648

spankinga1666

rattling1690

tearing1693

famous1695

capital1713

yrare1737

pure and —1742

daisy1757

immense1762

elegant1764

super-extra1774

trimming1778

grand1781

gallows1789

budgeree1793

crack1793

dandy1794

first rate1799

smick-smack1802

severe1805

neat1806

swell1810

stamming1814

divine1818

great1818

slap-up1823

slapping1825

high-grade1826

supernacular1828

heavenly1831

jam-up1832

slick1833

rip-roaring1834

boss1836

lummy1838

flash1840

slap1840

tall1840

high-graded1841

awful1843

way up1843

exalting1844

hot1845

ripsnorting1846

clipping1848

stupendous1848

stunning1849

raving1850

shrewd1851

jammy1853

slashing1854

rip-staving1856

ripping1858

screaming1859

up to dick1863

nifty1865

premier cru1866

slap-bang1866

clinking1868

marvellous1868

rorty1868

terrific1871

spiffing1872

all wool and a yard wide1882

gorgeous1883

nailing1883

stellar1883

gaudy1884

fizzing1885

réussi1885

ding-dong1887

jim-dandy1888

extra-special1889

yum-yum1890

out of sight1891

outasight1893

smooth1893

corking1895

large1895

super1895

hot dog1896

to die for1898

yummy1899

deevy1900

peachy1900

hi1901

v.g.1901

v.h.c.1901

divvy1903

doozy1903

game ball1905

goodo1905

bosker1906

crackerjack1910

smashinga1911

jake1914

keen1914

posh1914

bobby-dazzling1915

juicy1916

pie on1916

jakeloo1919

snodger1919

whizz-bang1920

wicked1920

four-star1921

wow1921

Rolls-Royce1922

whizz-bang1922

wizard1922

barry1923

nummy1923

ripe1923

shrieking1926

crazy1927

righteous1930

marvy1932

cool1933

plenty1933

brahmaa1935

smoking1934

solid1935

mellow1936

groovy1937

tough1937

bottler1938

fantastic1938

readyc1938

ridge1938

super-duper1938

extraordinaire1940

rumpty1940

sharp1940

dodger1941

grouse1941

perfecto1941

pipperoo1945

real gone1946

bosting1947

supersonic1947

whizzo1948

neato1951

peachy-keen1951

ridgey-dite1953

ridgy-didge1953

top1953

whizzing1953

badass1955

wild1955

belting1956

magic1956

bitching1957

swinging1958

ridiculous1959

a treat1959

fab1961

bad-assed1962

uptight1962

diggish1963

cracker1964

marv1964

radical1964

bakgat1965

unreal1965

pearly1966

together1968

safe1970

bad1971

brilliant1971

fabby1971

schmick1972

butt-kicking1973

ripper1973

Tiffany1973

bodacious1976

rad1976

kif1978

awesome1979

death1979

killer1979

fly1980

shiok1980

stonking1980

brill1981

dope1981

to die1982

mint1982

epic1983

kicking1983

fabbo1984

mega1985

ill1986

posho1989

pukka1991

lovely jubbly1992

awesomesauce2001

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amazeballs2009

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beaut2013

1644 R. Baillie Let. 7 Aug. (1841) II. 215 Mr. Edwards hes written a splendid confutation of all Independents' Apologie.

1842 A. Alison Hist. Europe from French Revol. X. lxxvii. 937 The summit of these ridges afforded a splendid position for the French artillery to fire upon the English guns.

1882 Proc. Royal Geog. Soc. 4 460 He was taught to be a splendid shot with the gun and with the bow.

6. Used, by way of contrast, to qualify nouns having an opposite or different connotation. splendid isolation: used with reference to the political and commercial uniqueness or isolation of Great Britain; also transferred. Cf. isolation n. 1a (quots. 1896¹, 1896² at isolation n. 1a).

ΘΚΠ

the mind > goodness and badness > quality of being good > [adjective] > of bad thing

splendid1667

society > trade and finance > importing and exporting > [noun] > commercial isolation of Britain

splendid isolation1896

society > authority > rule or government > politics > British politics > [noun] > political uniqueness

splendid isolation1896

1667 J. Milton Paradise Lost ii. 252 Our state Of splendid vassalage.

1714 R. Fiddes Pract. Disc. (ed. 2) II. 15 Even their best actions [are] no better than splendid sins.

1759 E. Burke Philos. Enq. Sublime & Beautiful (ed. 2) ii. §13. 141 In many cases this splendid confusion would destroy all use.

1848 H. Rogers Ess. (1874) I. vi. 294 Even the most successful crime is but a splendid misery.

1896 G. E. Foster in Official Rep. Deb. H. Com. Canada 16 Jan. 176 The great mother Empire stands splendidly isolated in Europe.]

1896 Times 22 Jan. 10/1 Splendid isolation... A few weeks ago England appeared to stand alone in the world, surrounded by jealous competitors and..unexpected hostility.

1898 19th Cent. Apr. 524 When she gives, proudly, notice to the whole world of her splendid isolation.

1902 J. Chamberlain in Times 7 Jan. 4/4 It is the duty of the British people to count upon themselves alone... I say alone, yes, in a splendid isolation, surrounded and supported by our kinsfolk.

1909 London Mag. Feb. 634/2 Once cross the Channel by aeroplane, and England no longer remains an island enjoying ‘splendid isolation’.

1912 Rev. of Reviews July 63/1 The abandonment by Great Britain of her splendid isolation.

1933 Times 21 Feb. 12/3 A Nazi band played in splendid isolation in the square.

1976 National Observer (U.S.) 13 Nov. 1/2 In a little while Williams and his bodyguard will be leaving this splendid isolation (we are in a hotel suite 30-odd floors above Central Park South) and going to the Ambassador Theatre.

This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1914; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	splendid
释义	splendidadj. Brit. /ˈsplɛndɪd/, U.S. /ˈsplɛndəd/ Etymology: < Latin splendidus, < splendēre to be bright. So French splendide, Italian splendido, Spanish esplendido, Portuguese esplendido. 1. a. Marked by much grandeur or display; sumptuous, grand, gorgeous. ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > pride > ostentation > splendour, magnificence, or pomp > [adjective] wlonkOE kine-wurtheOE reala1325 rialc1330 royalc1400 wlonkfulc1400 statelyc1415 pompousc1425 imperial?1435 pontificalc1440 sumptuous1472 magnific1490 magnificenta1530 statelike1534 pompatic1535 magnificala1538 princely1539 portly1548 regal1561 queen-like?1571 haughty1585 portlike1587 Minerva-like1598 lustrous1605 pompatical1610 pontificial1613 commandinga1616 pompal1616 grand1622 splendid1624 pontifician1629 regifical1656 queenly1791 presidential1804 angeliferous1837 slashing1854 sultanesque1862 pageanted1902 1624 Ld. Kensington Let. 31 Aug. in H. Ellis Orig. Lett. Eng. Hist. (1824) 1st Ser. III. 172 His enterteynement..was as splendid as that country could afford. 1702 Clarendon's Hist. Rebellion I. i. 61 All cost was employ'd to make their Entertainments splendid. 1717 Lady M. W. Montagu Let. 1 Jan. (1965) I. 292 'Tis not very expensive to keep a splendid Table. 1752 E. Young Brothers i. i I know this splendid court of Macedon, And haughty Philip, well. 1797 H. Lee Canterbury Tales I. 367 Accommodation so splendid I know not that I should desire were I a prince. 1819 W. Scott Bride of Lammermoor viii, in Tales of my Landlord* 3rd Ser. II. 213 The entertainment was splendid to profusion. 1849 T. B. Macaulay Hist. Eng. I. ii. 175 The capital was excited by preparations for the most splendid coronation that had ever been known. 1856 J. A. Froude Hist. Eng. (1858) I. ii. 176 He had the splendid tastes in which the English people most delighted. b. Of persons: Maintaining, or living in, great style or grandeur. ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > pride > ostentation > splendour, magnificence, or pomp > [adjective] > specifically of persons sumptuousa1425 splendid1658 1658 Sir T. Browne Hydriotaphia: Urne-buriall v. 80 But man is a Noble Animal, splendid in ashes, and pompous in the grave. a1687 W. Petty Polit. Arithm. (1690) 86 The King and some great Men of France appear more Rich and Splendid than those of the like Quality in England. 1781 S. Johnson Pope in Pref. Wks. Eng. Poets VII. 14 Pope was, through his whole life, ambitious of splendid acquaintance. 2. a. Resplendent, brilliant, extremely bright, in respect of light or colour. rare. ΘΚΠ the world > matter > light > intensity of light > [adjective] > brilliant or resplendent flaming?a1400 livelyc1425 resplendent?1440 resplendant?1473 resplendishant?1473 fulgent?a1475 resplendishing1479 splendiferousa1500 vehement1528 preclarec1550 profulgent1561 prelucent1568 splendicant1592 full1599 resplending1600 splendorous1604 splendious1609 splendid1634 flammeous1646 vivid1665 brilliant1681 effulgent1737 fulgorous1772 spandy-bright1968 the world > matter > colour > state or mode of having colour > [adjective] > brightly coloured brightOE gay?c1225 paintedc1400 sheenc1400 staringc1400 freshc1405 wanton1583 splendid1634 amelled1651 vivid1686 strong1711 bloom-bright1832 flamboyant1851 technicolored1927 dazzle1931 Technicolora1940 fauve1967 1634 T. Herbert Relation Some Yeares Trauaile 193 In the night, during which, the streets are splendide with glistering Lights and Torches. 1750 tr. C. Leonardus Mirror of Stones 154 The topaz is a most splendid and famous stone of those they call burning gems. 1774 O. Goldsmith Hist. Earth VI. 148 These splendid inhabitants of air [sc. kingfishers] possess..the brightest colours, the roundest forms [etc.]. 1820 J. Keats Hyperion: a Fragm. ii, in Lamia & Other Poems 187 In each face he saw a gleam of light, But splendider in Saturn's. 1829 Chapters Physical Sci. 319 These colours, already so splendid and various when seen in one aspect, are still more diversified [etc.]. b. Magnificent in material respects; made or adorned in a grand or sumptuous manner. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > beauty > splendour > [adjective] > magnificent lordlylOE richc1275 prouda1300 noblec1300 gloriousc1315 reala1325 rialc1330 stouta1350 solemnc1386 royalc1400 pompousc1425 statelyc1425 lordlike1488 magnific1490 of state1498 magnificenta1530 pompatic1535 magnificala1538 princely1539 gorgeous?1542 regal1561 superbious?1566 surly1566 splendent1567 heroical1577 superbous1581 sumptuous1594 pompatical1610 pompal1616 fastidious1638 grand1673 splendid1685 grandific1727 grandiose1818 splendiferous1827 splendacious1843 magnolious1863 1685 R. Baxter Paraphr. New Test. Matt. vi. 28 A more beautiful flower than Solomon's most splendid Ornaments could match. 1699 C. Hopkins Peace in Court-prospect i All [rooms] she keeps Silent, but Splendider than that of Sleeps. 1802 in Further Evid. Nairne Peerage (1874) 165 in Sessional Papers House of Lords (H.L. D) XII. 199 We arrived in this great and splendid capital. 1863 C. Lyell Geol. Evid. Antiq. Man 46 A splendid Hindoo temple has lately been discovered. 1891 F. W. Farrar Darkness & Dawn II. lxv. 318 Almost mad with misery, he returned to his splendid chamber in the Golden House. c. Having or embodying some element of material grandeur or beauty. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > beauty > splendour > [adjective] orgulousa1450 splendidious?a1475 splendiferousa1500 splendent1517 transplendent1557 splendant1590 splendorous1604 splendidous1607 splendious1609 florid1642 splendid1815 splendescent1848 many-splendoured1859 nifty1865 ducky1897 1815 J. Smith Panorama Sci. & Art II. 150 A splendid machine was constructed for this purpose [sc. ballooning]..by the younger Montgolfier. 1851 W. M. Thackeray in Scribner's Mag. 2 142/2 The splendider scenery of the Alps. 1860 J. Tyndall Glaciers of Alps ii. i. 238 All these splendid phenomena are, I believe, produced by diffraction. in combination.1819 Lady Morgan in Passages from Autobiogr. (1859) 320 A most picturesque and splendid-looking stranger in Greek costume. d. In specific names of birds or insects. ΘΚΠ the world > animals > birds > [adjective] > beautiful or showy showy1793 splendid1811 the world > animals > invertebrates > phylum Arthropoda > class Insecta > [adjective] > having some element of beauty splendid1811 1811 G. Shaw Gen. Zool. VIII. i. 191 Splendid Creeper... Steel-blue and gold-green Creeper, with black wings and tail [etc.]. 1832 J. Rennie Conspectus Butterflies & Moths Brit. 168 The Splendid Codling (Semasia Splendana, Stephens). 3. a. Imposing or impressive by greatness, grandeur, or some similar excellence. ΘΚΠ the mind > goodness and badness > quality of being good > excellence > [adjective] > and splendid wlonkOE clear1362 wlonkfulc1400 royalc1425 imperial?1435 magnificousa1474 splendidious?a1475 triumphant1494 glorious1622 aureate1625 candid1648 splendid1653 magnifico1654 magnificent1664 dazzling1749 splendiferous1827 angeliferous1837 million-dollar1854 purple1894 colossal1895 (like) a million dollars (also bucks)1911 swell1926 the mind > emotion > pride > ostentation > splendour, magnificence, or pomp > [adjective] > imposing menskful?c1225 solemnc1386 splendid1653 awfula1656 grand1678 imposing1783 grande dame1827 swanky1940 1653 J. Gauden Hieraspistes Pref. sig. e1^v Persons of more ample conditions, splendider fortunes, and higher quality. 1750 S. Johnson Rambler No. 68. ⁋1 Of actions that deserve our attention, the most splendid are not always the greatest. 1785 W. Cowper Task v. 320 That thus he may procure His thousands, weary of penurious life, A splendid opportunity to die. 1819 W. Scott Ivanhoe III. xii. 292 For this service a splendid soul-scat was paid to the convent of Saint Edmund's. 1849 T. B. Macaulay Hist. Eng. II. vii. 191 If a design was splendid, Mordaunt seldom inquired whether it were practicable. 1872 J. Morley Voltaire i. 3 Luther and Calvin in their separate ways brought into splendid prominence their new ideas of moral order. b. Dignified, haughty, lordly. ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > pride > haughtiness or disdainfulness > [adjective] overmoodeOE highlyOE overmoodOE overmoodyOE orgelc1175 dangerous?c1225 orgula1275 orgulousc1275 fiercec1290 hautain1297 highfulc1325 squeamousc1325 deignousc1330 digne1340 disdainousc1374 sirlya1375 lordlyc1390 high-hearteda1398 haught1430 haut1430 coppedc1449 excellentc1450 fastidious?a1475 loftyc1485 dain?1507 hichty1513 stiff-necked1526 supercilious1528 haughty1530 taunt?a1534 disdainfula1542 high in the instep1555 skeighc1560 queen-like?1571 surlyc1572 stately1579 coy1581 paughtya1586 steya1586 disdained1598 dortya1605 lordlike1605 overly1606 magnatical1608 stiff1608 surly-borne1609 high-sighted1610 lofty-minded1611 sublimed1611 patronizing1619 lording1629 sublimated1634 cavaliering1642 uncondescending1660 nose-in-the-air1673 sidy1673 fastuose1674 uncondescensive1681 condescending1707 stiff-rumped1728 fastidiose1730 cavalier1751 ogertful1754 pawky1809 supercilian1825 splendid1833 touch-me-not1852 pincé1858 high-stepping1867 eyeglassy1871 sniffy1871 cavalierly1876 snifty1889 Olympian1900 ritzy1920 mugwumpish1923 blasé1930 stiff-arsed1937 nose-high1939 the mind > emotion > pride > proper pride or self-respect > [adjective] > dignified estatelyc1374 burlya1400 portlyc1484 stately1496 great1547 stateful1604 commandinga1616 stately1725 presidential1804 dignifieda1812 splendid1833 1833 T. Hook Parson's Daughter I. v. 81 A splendid contempt for female intellect. 4. Of persons: Illustrious, distinguished. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > reputation > fame or renown > famous or eminent person > [adjective] mereeOE athelOE couthOE brightOE namecundc1175 outnumenc1175 noble?c1225 ketec1275 sheenc1275 tirfulc1275 glorious13.. losedc1305 of great renownc1330 glorifieda1340 worthly or worthy in wonea1350 clearc1374 nameda1382 solemna1387 renomeda1393 famous?a1400 renomé?a1400 renowneda1400 notedc1400 of (great, high, etc.) name?c1430 celebrate?1440 namely1440 famosec1449 honourable?c1450 notedc1450 parent?c1450 glorificatec1460 heroical?a1475 insignite?a1475 magnific1490 well-fameda1492 exemie1497 singular1497 preclare1503 magnificential1506 laureate1508 illustre?a1513 illustred1512 magnificent1513 preclared1530 grand1542 celebrated1549 heroicc1550 lustrantc1550 magnifical1557 illustrate1562 expectablec1565 ennobled1571 laurel1579 nominated1581 famosed1582 perspicuous1582 big1587 famed1595 uplifted1596 illustrious1598 celebrousc1600 luculent1600 celebrious1604 fameful1605 famoused1606 renownful1606 bruitful1609 eminent1611 insignious1620 clarousa1636 far-fameda1640 top1647 grandee1648 signalized1652 noscible1653 splendid1660 voiced1661 gloried1671 laurelled1683 distinguished1714 distinct1756 lustrious1769 trumpeted1775 spiry1825 world-famous1832 galactic1902 tycoonish1958 mega1987 1660 Guillim's Display of Heraldrie (ed. 4) iii. iii. 115 Which Family is not a little splendid by the actions of two persons of it. 1702 Clarendon's Hist. Rebellion I. i. 72 He intended the Discipline of the Church..should be applied to the greatest and most splendid Transgressors. 5. Excellent; very good or fine. ΘΚΠ the mind > goodness and badness > quality of being good > excellence > [adjective] faireOE bremea1000 goodlyOE goodfulc1275 noblec1300 pricec1300 specialc1325 gentlec1330 fine?c1335 singulara1340 thrivena1350 thriven and throa1350 gaya1375 properc1380 before-passinga1382 daintiful1393 principala1398 gradelya1400 burlyc1400 daintyc1400 thrivingc1400 voundec1400 virtuousc1425 hathelc1440 curiousc1475 singlerc1500 beautiful1502 rare?a1534 gallant1539 eximious1547 jolly1548 egregious?c1550 jellyc1560 goodlike1562 brawc1565 of worth1576 brave?1577 surprising1580 finger-licking1584 admirablea1586 excellinga1586 ambrosial1598 sublimated1603 excellent1604 valiant1604 fabulous1609 pure1609 starryc1610 topgallant1613 lovely1614 soaringa1616 twanging1616 preclarent1623 primea1637 prestantious1638 splendid1644 sterling1647 licking1648 spankinga1666 rattling1690 tearing1693 famous1695 capital1713 yrare1737 pure and —1742 daisy1757 immense1762 elegant1764 super-extra1774 trimming1778 grand1781 gallows1789 budgeree1793 crack1793 dandy1794 first rate1799 smick-smack1802 severe1805 neat1806 swell1810 stamming1814 divine1818 great1818 slap-up1823 slapping1825 high-grade1826 supernacular1828 heavenly1831 jam-up1832 slick1833 rip-roaring1834 boss1836 lummy1838 flash1840 slap1840 tall1840 high-graded1841 awful1843 way up1843 exalting1844 hot1845 ripsnorting1846 clipping1848 stupendous1848 stunning1849 raving1850 shrewd1851 jammy1853 slashing1854 rip-staving1856 ripping1858 screaming1859 up to dick1863 nifty1865 premier cru1866 slap-bang1866 clinking1868 marvellous1868 rorty1868 terrific1871 spiffing1872 all wool and a yard wide1882 gorgeous1883 nailing1883 stellar1883 gaudy1884 fizzing1885 réussi1885 ding-dong1887 jim-dandy1888 extra-special1889 yum-yum1890 out of sight1891 outasight1893 smooth1893 corking1895 large1895 super1895 hot dog1896 to die for1898 yummy1899 deevy1900 peachy1900 hi1901 v.g.1901 v.h.c.1901 divvy1903 doozy1903 game ball1905 goodo1905 bosker1906 crackerjack1910 smashinga1911 jake1914 keen1914 posh1914 bobby-dazzling1915 juicy1916 pie on1916 jakeloo1919 snodger1919 whizz-bang1920 wicked1920 four-star1921 wow1921 Rolls-Royce1922 whizz-bang1922 wizard1922 barry1923 nummy1923 ripe1923 shrieking1926 crazy1927 righteous1930 marvy1932 cool1933 plenty1933 brahmaa1935 smoking1934 solid1935 mellow1936 groovy1937 tough1937 bottler1938 fantastic1938 readyc1938 ridge1938 super-duper1938 extraordinaire1940 rumpty1940 sharp1940 dodger1941 grouse1941 perfecto1941 pipperoo1945 real gone1946 bosting1947 supersonic1947 whizzo1948 neato1951 peachy-keen1951 ridgey-dite1953 ridgy-didge1953 top1953 whizzing1953 badass1955 wild1955 belting1956 magic1956 bitching1957 swinging1958 ridiculous1959 a treat1959 fab1961 bad-assed1962 uptight1962 diggish1963 cracker1964 marv1964 radical1964 bakgat1965 unreal1965 pearly1966 together1968 safe1970 bad1971 brilliant1971 fabby1971 schmick1972 butt-kicking1973 ripper1973 Tiffany1973 bodacious1976 rad1976 kif1978 awesome1979 death1979 killer1979 fly1980 shiok1980 stonking1980 brill1981 dope1981 to die1982 mint1982 epic1983 kicking1983 fabbo1984 mega1985 ill1986 posho1989 pukka1991 lovely jubbly1992 awesomesauce2001 nang2002 bess2006 amazeballs2009 boasty2009 daebak2009 beaut2013 1644 R. Baillie Let. 7 Aug. (1841) II. 215 Mr. Edwards hes written a splendid confutation of all Independents' Apologie. 1842 A. Alison Hist. Europe from French Revol. X. lxxvii. 937 The summit of these ridges afforded a splendid position for the French artillery to fire upon the English guns. 1882 Proc. Royal Geog. Soc. 4 460 He was taught to be a splendid shot with the gun and with the bow. 6. Used, by way of contrast, to qualify nouns having an opposite or different connotation. splendid isolation: used with reference to the political and commercial uniqueness or isolation of Great Britain; also transferred. Cf. isolation n. 1a (quots. 1896¹, 1896² at isolation n. 1a). ΘΚΠ the mind > goodness and badness > quality of being good > [adjective] > of bad thing splendid1667 society > trade and finance > importing and exporting > [noun] > commercial isolation of Britain splendid isolation1896 society > authority > rule or government > politics > British politics > [noun] > political uniqueness splendid isolation1896 1667 J. Milton Paradise Lost ii. 252 Our state Of splendid vassalage. View more context for this quotation 1714 R. Fiddes Pract. Disc. (ed. 2) II. 15 Even their best actions [are] no better than splendid sins. 1759 E. Burke Philos. Enq. Sublime & Beautiful (ed. 2) ii. §13. 141 In many cases this splendid confusion would destroy all use. 1848 H. Rogers Ess. (1874) I. vi. 294 Even the most successful crime is but a splendid misery. 1896 G. E. Foster in Official Rep. Deb. H. Com. Canada 16 Jan. 176 The great mother Empire stands splendidly isolated in Europe.] 1896 Times 22 Jan. 10/1 Splendid isolation... A few weeks ago England appeared to stand alone in the world, surrounded by jealous competitors and..unexpected hostility. 1898 19th Cent. Apr. 524 When she gives, proudly, notice to the whole world of her splendid isolation. 1902 J. Chamberlain in Times 7 Jan. 4/4 It is the duty of the British people to count upon themselves alone... I say alone, yes, in a splendid isolation, surrounded and supported by our kinsfolk. 1909 London Mag. Feb. 634/2 Once cross the Channel by aeroplane, and England no longer remains an island enjoying ‘splendid isolation’. 1912 Rev. of Reviews July 63/1 The abandonment by Great Britain of her splendid isolation. 1933 Times 21 Feb. 12/3 A Nazi band played in splendid isolation in the square. 1976 National Observer (U.S.) 13 Nov. 1/2 In a little while Williams and his bodyguard will be leaving this splendid isolation (we are in a hotel suite 30-odd floors above Central Park South) and going to the Ambassador Theatre. 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