splendorous

splen·dor

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [splen-der]
- /ˈsplɛn dər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [splen-der]
- /ˈsplɛn dər/

Definitions of splendorous word

noun splendorous brilliant or gorgeous appearance, coloring, etc.; magnificence: the splendor of the palace. 1
noun splendorous an instance or display of imposing pomp or grandeur: the splendor of the coronation. 1
noun splendorous grandeur; glory; brilliant distinction: the splendor of ancient Greek architecture. 1
noun splendorous great brightness; brilliant light or luster. 1
verb with object splendorous to make splendid by decorating lavishly; adorn. 1
verb without object splendorous to move or proceed with splendor, grandeur, or pomp. 1

See all 6 definitions of splendorous

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Origin of splendorous

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; < Latin splendor, equivalent to splend(ēre) to shine + -or -or1; replacing late Middle English splendure < Anglo-French < Latin, as above

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Parts of speech for Splendorous

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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splendorous 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 71% 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.

splendorous usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for splendorous

adj splendorous

agleam — glowing; gleaming
splendid — gorgeous; magnificent; sumptuous. Synonyms: luxurious, dazzling, imposing. Antonyms: squalid.

All 2 Synonyms of splendorous