splendor
noun
splen·dor ˈsplen-dər 
1
a
: great brightness or luster : brilliancy
b
: magnificence, pomp
2
: something splendid
the splendors of the past
splendorous adjective
or less commonly splendrous
ˈsplen-d(ə-)rəs
Synonyms
- augustness
- brilliance
- gloriousness
- glory
- gorgeousness
- grandeur
- grandness
- magnificence
- majesty
- nobility
- nobleness
- resplendence
- resplendency
- splendidness
- splendiferousness
- stateliness
- stupendousness
- sublimeness
- superbness
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Example Sentences
The palace had lost much of its original splendor. the splendor of the ancient monument awed us into silence
Recent Examples on the Web But the pristine abstraction of natural splendor soon smacks up against infrastructure—the complex awe of the train and tracks and tunnels that bring them back home to Paris and to the practicalities that soon snap them out of their romantic dream. 
Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 6 July 2022 The Lord of the Rings may be packed with cozy hobbit holes, soaring towers, and majestic stone cities, but the splendor of J.R.R. Tolkien's Second Age makes that era look downright drab. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 19 July 2022 While the crumpet-laden experience was a pop-up, the splendor will become a permanent fixture after the ongoing lobby renovation is complete. Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 July 2022 The little Czech ski resort of Dolni Morava and the Lithuanian fortress city of Kaunas make the list, as does the historic splendor of Turkish capital Istanbul. Maureen O'hare, CNN, 12 July 2022 The reality is many baseball fans will never get to experience the magic and splendor of Cooperstown in person, but that could change thanks to Candy Digital. Wayne G. Mcdonnell, Jr., Forbes, 24 July 2022 Recent New York productions have painstakingly conjured that storybook environment with scenic splendor or crafty props, while Rob Marshall’s starry 2014 film was a sumptuous blend of Brothers Grimm and Disney aesthetics. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 July 2022 Savor a day of exceptional food, wine, and music at Taste of Napa, the annual celebration of the bounties and splendor of Napa Valley. San Francisco Chronicle, 17 June 2022 For most people, the vastness and splendor of the American West are sources of beauty, wonder and inspiration. Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2022 See More
Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 6 July 2022 The Lord of the Rings may be packed with cozy hobbit holes, soaring towers, and majestic stone cities, but the splendor of J.R.R. Tolkien's Second Age makes that era look downright drab. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 19 July 2022 While the crumpet-laden experience was a pop-up, the splendor will become a permanent fixture after the ongoing lobby renovation is complete. Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 July 2022 The little Czech ski resort of Dolni Morava and the Lithuanian fortress city of Kaunas make the list, as does the historic splendor of Turkish capital Istanbul. Maureen O'hare, CNN, 12 July 2022 The reality is many baseball fans will never get to experience the magic and splendor of Cooperstown in person, but that could change thanks to Candy Digital. Wayne G. Mcdonnell, Jr., Forbes, 24 July 2022 Recent New York productions have painstakingly conjured that storybook environment with scenic splendor or crafty props, while Rob Marshall’s starry 2014 film was a sumptuous blend of Brothers Grimm and Disney aesthetics. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 July 2022 Savor a day of exceptional food, wine, and music at Taste of Napa, the annual celebration of the bounties and splendor of Napa Valley. San Francisco Chronicle, 17 June 2022 For most people, the vastness and splendor of the American West are sources of beauty, wonder and inspiration. Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English splendure, from Anglo-French splendur, from Latin splendor, from splendēre
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Kids Definition
splendor
noun
splen·dor ˈsplen-dər
1
: great brightness
the splendor of the sun
2
: pomp, glory
the splendors of ancient Rome
3
: an impressive feature
The house has many splendors.
splendor
noun
1
as in majesty
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale the splendor of the ancient monument awed us into silence Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- majesty
- brilliance
- glory
- magnificence
- elegance
- grandeur
- wonderfulness
- resplendence
- nobility
- gloriousness
- nobleness
- splendidness
- grandness
- sublimeness
- gorgeousness
- marvelousness
- stupendousness
- resplendency
- dignity
- stateliness
- superbness
- opulence
- richness
- luxuriance
- awesomeness
- luxuriousness
- sumptuousness
- lavishness
- wondrousness
- splendiferousness
- augustness
- luxury
- grace
- formidability
- grandiosity
- gaudiness
- ostentation
- elaborateness
- ornateness
- remarkableness
- showiness
- flashiness
- extraordinariness
- princeliness
- poshness
- swankiness
- pretentiousness
- ritziness
2
as in brilliance
the quality or state of having or giving off light the splendor of the huge diamond can scarcely be described Synonyms & Similar Words
- brilliance
- brightness
- brilliancy
- lightness
- illumination
- radiance
- effulgence
- glow
- luster
- refulgence
- dazzle
- luminosity
- luminousness
- lustre
- light
- candor
- gleam
- glare
- glint
- luminance
- lustrousness
- luminescence
- blaze
- lambency
- sheen
- incandescence
- flicker
- sparkle
- shininess
- shimmer
- flame
- twinkle
- fluorescence
- glimmer
- flare
- shine
- fire
- polish
- gloss
- glitter
- flash
- glisten
- burnish
- scintillation
- flash
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- darkness
- dullness
- dulness
- dark
- blackness
- duskiness
- dimness
- somberness
- gloominess
- obscurity
- cloudiness
- paleness
- haziness
- grayness
- murkiness
- colorlessness
- obscureness
- lackluster
- shadiness
- shadowiness
3
as in marvel
something extraordinary or surprising some of the many splendors of the reign of Tutankhamen are on display in this new travelling exhibition Synonyms & Similar Words
- marvel
- miracle
- wonder
- phenomenon
- beauty
- prodigy
- sensation
- spectacle
- portent
- flash
- caution
- sight
- appearance
- curiosity
- apparition
- knockout
- crackajack
- dandy
- corker
- crackerjack
- jim-dandy