单词 | splendor |
释义 | splendor —splendorous, splendrous /splen"dreuhs/, adj. /splen"deuhr/, n. 1. brilliant or gorgeous appearance, coloring, etc.; magnificence: the splendor of the palace. 2. an instance or display of imposing pomp or grandeur: the splendor of the coronation. 3. grandeur; glory; brilliant distinction: the splendor of ancient Greek architecture. 4. great brightness; brilliant light or luster. v.t. 5. to make splendid by decorating lavishly; adorn. v.i. 6. to move or proceed with splendor, grandeur, or pomp. Also, esp. Brit., splendour. [1400-50; < L splendor, equiv. to splend(ere) to shine + -or -OR1; r. late ME splendure < AF < L, as above] Syn. 1. show, dash. 3. fame, eminence, renown, celebrity. 4. dazzle, refulgence. Ant. 1. squalor. |
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