splendid
adjective
splen·did
ˈsplen-dəd 
1
2
: illustrious, grand
splendidly
adverb
splendidness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of splendid in a Sentence
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!”
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King, a professor of international affairs and government at Georgetown University and a splendid writer, has made a specialty of popular cultural history.
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Jan Swafford, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
The superficial treatment of the movie’s sterner themes doesn’t help its splendid cast.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2024
The atmosphere is boosted by some splendid acting: Fiennes lends a vulnerable and earnest demeanor to the honorable Lawrence, while Tucci’s complexity and Lithgow’s antagonism spark their respective rival cardinals.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
Michael Dunlap Oakland Botswana wins honor spirit of the Olympics
The Olympics were splendid.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2024
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Jan Swafford, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
The superficial treatment of the movie’s sterner themes doesn’t help its splendid cast.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2024
The atmosphere is boosted by some splendid acting: Fiennes lends a vulnerable and earnest demeanor to the honorable Lawrence, while Tucci’s complexity and Lithgow’s antagonism spark their respective rival cardinals.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
Michael Dunlap Oakland Botswana wins honor spirit of the Olympics
The Olympics were splendid.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for splendid
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“Splendid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splendid. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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splendid
adjective
splen·did
ˈsplen-dəd
1
: having or showing splendor : brilliant
2
: impressive in beauty, grandeur, or excellence
a splendid job
a splendid palace
3
: excellent
had a splendid time at the beach
splendidly
adverb
splendidness
noun
Etymology
from Latin splendidus "splendid, brilliant," from splendēre "to shine"
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