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- [splen-did]
- /ˈsplɛn dɪd/
- /ˈsplen.dɪd/
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- [splen-did]
- /ˈsplɛn dɪd/
Definitions of splendidly word
- adjective splendidly gorgeous; magnificent; sumptuous. Synonyms: luxurious, dazzling, imposing. Antonyms: squalid. 1
- adjective splendidly grand; superb, as beauty. Synonyms: majestic, elegant, first-rate. 1
- adjective splendidly 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 splendidly strikingly admirable or fine: splendid talents. Antonyms: modest, poor. 1
- adjective splendidly excellent, fine, or very good: to have a splendid time. 1
- adjective splendidly brilliant in appearance, color, etc. Antonyms: dull, drab. 1
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Origin of splendidly
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 Splendidly
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splendidly 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.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for splendidly
adv splendidly
- adeptly — very skilled; proficient; expert: an adept juggler.
- admirably — worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.
- alluringly — very attractive or tempting; enticing; seductive.
- appealingly — evoking or attracting interest, desire, curiosity, sympathy, or the like; attractive.
- attentively — while giving attention; observantly: Please listen attentively.
adverb splendidly
- attractively — In an attractive manner; with the power of attracting or drawing to.
- charmingly — In a charming manner.
- colourfully — Alternative spelling of colorfully.
- elegantly — Gracefully, smoothly, and swiftly; with supreme style.
- entrancingly — In an entrancing manner.
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