English vocabulary · B2
Splendid
/ˈsplɛndɪd/ · adj.
Splendid means extremely good, beautiful, or impressive.
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Example sentences
- The orchestra gave a splendid performance.
- We enjoyed a splendid view from the summit.
Word origin and roots
from Latin
- splend — shine (from Latin)
Synonyms and nuances
- EXCELLENT — far above normal quality (Extremely Good)
- MAGNIFICENT — impressive in scale or beauty (Grand And Beautiful)
- SUPERB — exceptionally well done (Of The Highest Quality)
Words with the same root
splend — shine
- splendor — great beauty or brilliance
- resplendent — shining with great beauty
Lesson notes
Splendid means extremely good, beautiful, or impressive.
Related: excellent, magnificent, superb. Use splendid when something earns warm admiration.
The orchestra gave a splendid performance. We enjoyed a splendid view from the summit.
From Latin. splend- means shine. Something that shines with excellence feels splendid. The old light still glows inside the word.