splendid
adjective
splen·did ˈsplen-dəd 
1
: possessing or displaying splendor: such as
a
: shining, brilliant
b
: marked by showy magnificence
2
: illustrious, grand
3
a
: excellent
a splendid opportunity
b
: being out of the ordinary : singular
splendidly adverb
splendidness noun
Synonyms
- august
- baronial
- epic
- gallant
- glorious
- grand
- grandiose
- heroic
- heroical
- Homeric
- imperial
- imposing
- magnific
- magnificent
- majestic
- massive
- monumental
- noble
- proud
- regal
- royal
- stately
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Example Sentences
We have a splendid opportunity to do something really useful. I have some splendid news. “We'll be coming out to visit over the summer.” “Oh, splendid!”
Recent Examples on the Web Bowie is part butterfly, part untouchable glitter god, a creature of splendid beauty whose remoteness is part of his appeal. 
Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 Sep. 2022 Performances are splendid, especially Jones’ Rosalind, whose journey in search of identity is beautifully portrayed in all its humor, intelligence and ache. Frank Rizzo, Variety, 30 Aug. 2022 One of the city's exclusive addresses to dine at right on the Champs-Elysées is Mun, with its splendid dining room fit for Japanese royalty. Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 Located close to the village's Blue Flag beaches is the splendid Virgilio Grand Hotel, which is also a chic seafood restaurant. Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 11 Aug. 2022 Now after its run of a little more than 90 days, the splendid time of the 14-hour day is over for the year. Martin Weil, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2022 On Friday night at Summerfest, JoJo showed off her splendid voice, Charli XCX turned her show into a rave, and The Black Crowes displayed a musical form of brotherly love. Journal Sentinel, 9 July 2022 In Pula, an intact Roman amphitheater looms over the streets like a mini-Colosseum, while a splendid Temple of Augustus occupies a piazza surrounded by busy outdoor cafés. Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Aug. 2022 This year’s stellar lineup — which includes South Side native and Pulitzer Prize-winning adventurer Henry Threadgill, tireless saxophonist-composer Miguel Zenón and burgeoning vocalist Jazzmeia Horn — guarantees splendid sounds will fill the air. Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022 See More
Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 Sep. 2022 Performances are splendid, especially Jones’ Rosalind, whose journey in search of identity is beautifully portrayed in all its humor, intelligence and ache. Frank Rizzo, Variety, 30 Aug. 2022 One of the city's exclusive addresses to dine at right on the Champs-Elysées is Mun, with its splendid dining room fit for Japanese royalty. Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 Located close to the village's Blue Flag beaches is the splendid Virgilio Grand Hotel, which is also a chic seafood restaurant. Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 11 Aug. 2022 Now after its run of a little more than 90 days, the splendid time of the 14-hour day is over for the year. Martin Weil, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2022 On Friday night at Summerfest, JoJo showed off her splendid voice, Charli XCX turned her show into a rave, and The Black Crowes displayed a musical form of brotherly love. Journal Sentinel, 9 July 2022 In Pula, an intact Roman amphitheater looms over the streets like a mini-Colosseum, while a splendid Temple of Augustus occupies a piazza surrounded by busy outdoor cafés. Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Aug. 2022 This year’s stellar lineup — which includes South Side native and Pulitzer Prize-winning adventurer Henry Threadgill, tireless saxophonist-composer Miguel Zenón and burgeoning vocalist Jazzmeia Horn — guarantees splendid sounds will fill the air. Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Latin splendidus, from splendēre to shine; perhaps akin to Middle Irish lainn bright
First Known Use
1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
splendid
adjective
splen·did ˈsplen-dəd
1
: impressive in beauty, excellence, or magnificence
You did a splendid job.
a splendid palace
2
: having or showing splendor : brilliant
… I knew I would never again see anything so splendid as the round red sun coming up … Jean Craighead George, My Side of the Mountain
Jean Craighead George, My Side of the Mountain3
: excellent
We had a splendid time.
splendid
adjective
1
as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception a splendid mansion in the Georgian style Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- magnificent
- glorious
- epic
- majestic
- imposing
- impressive
- proud
- grand
- royal
- wonderful
- massive
- monumental
- regal
- imperial
- heroical
- heroic
- colossal
- remarkable
- marvelous
- luxurious
- gallant
- noble
- tremendous
- formidable
- august
- grandiose
- superb
- marvellous
- lavish
- baronial
- gorgeous
- operatic
- terrific
- awesome
- stupendous
- magnific
- extraordinary
- sublime
- stately
- wondrous
- extravagant
- cosmic
- prodigious
- monstrous
- Homeric
- sumptuous
- striking
- heavenly
- cosmical
- awful
- resplendent
- apocalyptic
- redoubtable
- inflated
- princely
- divine
- sensational
- opulent
- splendiferous
- kingly
- overblown
- prepossessing
- celestial
- palatial
- queenly
- pompous
- lordly
- apocalyptical
- killer
- palatine
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- humble
- modest
- unimpressive
- unheroic
- ordinary
- mediocre
- unprepossessing
- common
- unimposing
- lowly
- sordid
- average
- shabby
- meretricious
- abject
- trivial
- puny
- trifling
- insignificant
- paltry
- petty
- mean
- second-rate
- run-of-the-mill
- measly
2
as in wonderful
of the very best kind the restaurant's chef can always be relied upon to prepare a splendid dinner Synonyms & Similar Words
- wonderful
- excellent
- terrific
- superb
- lovely
- great
- beautiful
- fantastic
- fabulous
- awesome
- marvelous
- stellar
- fine
- marvellous
- prime
- hot
- famous
- quality
- neat
- classic
- heavenly
- cool
- sensational
- superlative
- divine
- exceptional
- immense
- grand
- brave
- good
- superior
- fab
- noble
- unsurpassed
- sterling
- nifty
- slick
- choice
- dandy
- prize
- top
- cracking
- fantabulous
- dynamite
- capital
- groovy
- swell
- banner
- peachy
- prizewinning
- par excellence
- crackerjack
- topping
- decent
- first-rate
- primo
- too much
- supernal
- boffo
- keen
- corking
- topflight
- first-class
- brag
- top-notch
- high-class
- radical
- frontline
- righteous
- special
- mean
- bumper
- bonny
- gangbusters
- dope
- better
- number one
- gone
- bang-up
- gangbuster
- peachy keen
- wizard
- adequate
- hype
- tip-top
- boss
- satisfactory
- bully
- gilt-edged
- top-of-the-line
- gilt-edge
- top-shelf
- numero uno
- five-star
- jim-dandy
- acceptable
- down
- phat
- classical
- blue-chip
- out of this world
- four-star
- blue-ribbon
- first-string
- traditional
- A-OK
- out-of-sight
- bonnie
- tolerable
- fancy
- premium
- all right
- passable
- No. 1
- A1
- superfine
- standard
- select
- okay
- high-grade
- OK
- high-test
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- terrible
- awful
- poor
- wretched
- atrocious
- lousy
- pathetic
- execrable
- vile
- rotten
- bad
- unsatisfactory
- inferior
- mediocre
- substandard
- middling
- low-grade
- second-rate
- second-class
3
as in dazzling
giving off or reflecting much light a splendid diamond that must have been worth a king's ransom Synonyms & Similar Words
- dazzling
- luminous
- shining
- glowing
- brilliant
- bright
- shiny
- gleaming
- radiant
- sparkling
- glittering
- lustrous
- shimmering
- blazing
- refulgent
- effulgent
- flashing
- flickering
- glistening
- fulgent
- candescent
- lucid
- clear
- sheeny
- lambent
- incandescent
- bedazzling
- beaming
- lucent
- burning
- polished
- fiery
- blinding
- flaming
- shined
- sunny
- scintillating
- glimmering
- twinkling
- ardent
- agleam
- glistering
- glaring
- aglitter
- glinting
- scintillant
- ablaze
- glancing
- burnished
- winking
- shimmery
- flaring
- gemmy
- combusting
- coruscant
- red-hot
- superbright
- ultrabright
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- lackluster
- dull
- dim
- dark
- gloomy
- sombre
- obscure
- somber
- dusky
- darkened
- blackened
- unbrilliant
- unbright
- darksome
- darkish
- obscured
- darkling
- murky
- shadowy
- unlit
- lightless
- shady
- dimmed
- cloudy
- tenebrous
- pale
- grey
- gray
- leaden
- pitch-dark
- shadowlike
- palish
- pitch-black
- sunless
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of splendid are glorious, gorgeous, resplendent, sublime, and superb. While all these words mean "extraordinarily or transcendently impressive," splendid implies outshining the usual or customary.
the wedding was a splendid occasion
The synonyms glorious and splendid are sometimes interchangeable, but glorious suggests radiance that heightens beauty or distinction.
a glorious sunset
The meanings of gorgeous and splendid largely overlap; however, gorgeous implies a rich splendor especially in display of color.
a gorgeous red dress
The words resplendent and splendid can be used in similar contexts, but resplendent suggests a glowing or blazing splendor.
resplendent in her jewelry
In some situations, the words sublime and splendid are roughly equivalent. However, sublime implies an exaltation or elevation almost beyond human comprehension.
a vision of sublime beauty
The words superb and splendid are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, superb suggests an excellence reaching the highest conceivable degree.
her singing was superb