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- [splen-did]
- /ˈsplɛn dɪd/
- /ˈsplen.dɪd/
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- [splen-did]
- /ˈsplɛn dɪd/
Definitions of splendid word
- adjective splendid gorgeous; magnificent; sumptuous. Synonyms: luxurious, dazzling, imposing. Antonyms: squalid. 1
- adjective splendid grand; superb, as beauty. Synonyms: majestic, elegant, first-rate. 1
- adjective splendid distinguished or glorious, as a name, reputation, victory, etc. Synonyms: renowned, famed, famous, illustrious, eminent, conspicuous, celebrated, remarkable, brilliant; noble. Antonyms: ordinary, unremarkable, mediocre; ignoble. 1
- adjective splendid strikingly admirable or fine: splendid talents. Antonyms: modest, poor. 1
- adjective splendid excellent, fine, or very good: to have a splendid time. 1
- adjective splendid brilliant in appearance, color, etc. Antonyms: dull, drab. 1
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Origin of splendid
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Latin splendidus brilliant, equivalent to splend(ēre) to shine + -idus -id4
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Parts of speech for Splendid
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
splendid popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for splendid
adj splendid
- beautiful — A beautiful person is very attractive to look at.
- splashy — making a splash or splashes.
- bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
- impressive — having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
- brilliant — A brilliant person, idea, or performance is extremely clever or skilful.
Antonyms for splendid
adj splendid
- stupid — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
- unaware — not aware or conscious; unconscious: to be unaware of any change.
- unintelligent — deficient in intelligence; dull; stupid.
- typical — of the nature of or serving as a type or representative specimen.
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
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