splendid

Meanings

• adjective

  adjective: Impressive and extravagant, often in a grand or sumptuous way.

  - "The splendid palace was adorned with precious gems and gold."
  - "The splendid feast included a variety of exotic dishes."

• adjective

  adjective: Beautiful and magnificent in appearance, especially in a way that inspires great pleasure or admiration.

  - "The splendid sunset painted the sky with hues of orange and pink."
  - "The splendid gardens were filled with colorful flowers and fragrant blooms."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsplɛndɪd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

great , magnificent , marvellous

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with splendid
delighted , frightened , heightened , insighted , lightened , mightened , nightened , painted , sightened , tightened , twightened

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Variants

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splendid , splendider , splendidest , splendidly , splendidness , splendidnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French 'esplendir' meaning 'to shine, to make shine' or 'to be magnificent'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'splendid' comes from the Old French word 'esplendir', which means 'to shine' or 'to make shine'.

2. The term 'splendid' is often used to describe grand and magnificent settings, characters, or events in literature and art.

3. The word 'splendid' is sometimes used to describe a performance that is impressive and memorable in music.

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Related Concepts

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1. Magnificent: An adjective meaning impressive and extravagant, often used to describe something grand or sumptuous.

2. Impressive: An adjective meaning inspiring wonder, admiration, or respect, often used to describe something that is grand or impressive in size, quality, or ability.

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Culture

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In literature, 'splendid' is often used to describe grand and magnificent settings, characters, or events. For example, in 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy, the character Natasha Rostova is described as being 'splendid' in her beauty and grace. In music, the term 'splendid' is used to describe a performance that is impressive and memorable.

How to Memorize "splendid"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a grand palace or a beautiful sunset to remember the meaning of 'splendid'. Imagine the details of the palace or the colors of the sunset and how they make you feel.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'splendid' with words like 'magnificent', 'impressive', and 'grand'. Remember that 'splendid' describes something that is beautiful, impressive, and often grand in scale or appearance.

3. mnemonics
   

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