splendiferous

splen·dif·er·ous

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [splen-dif-er-uh s]
- /splɛnˈdɪf ər əs/
- /splenˈdɪf.ər.əs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [splen-dif-er-uh s]
- /splɛnˈdɪf ər əs/

Definitions of splendiferous word

adjective splendiferous splendid; magnificent; fine. 1
adjective splendiferous grand; splendid 0
adjective splendiferous gorgeous; splendid 0

See all 3 definitions of splendiferous

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Origin of splendiferous

First appearance:

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

1425-75; late Middle English < Late Latin splendōrifer brightness-bearing (see splendor, -fer, -ous; loss of -or probably by shift of stress, syncope, and dissimilation) + -ous

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Parts of speech for Splendiferous

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Splendiferous

splendiferous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for splendiferous

adj splendiferous

beaut — You describe someone or something as a beaut when you think they are very good.
catchpenny — designed to have instant appeal, esp in order to sell quickly and easily without regard for quality
centerfold — A centerfold is a picture that covers the two central pages of a magazine, especially a photograph of a naked or partly naked woman.
de luxe — (esp of products, articles for sale, etc) rich, elegant, or sumptuous; superior in quality, number of accessories, etc
drop-dead — inspiring awe, astonishment, or envy: a drop-dead guest list; a drop-dead sable coat.

adjective splendiferous

centrefold — A centrefold is a picture that covers the two central pages of a magazine, especially a photograph of a naked or partly naked woman.
dream — a succession of images, thoughts, or emotions passing through the mind during sleep.
dynamite — A high explosive consisting of nitroglycerine mixed with an absorbent material and typically molded into sticks.
esthetic — Alternative spelling of aesthetic.
knockout — Informal. a person or thing overwhelmingly attractive, appealing, or successful.

noun splendiferous

marvelousness — The quality or state of being marvelous.
wonderfulness — excellent; great; marvelous: We all had a wonderful weekend.

All 25 Synonyms of splendiferous

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