splendid
/ˈsplɛndɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: splendider · splendidest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright.
Adjective
Examples
a splendid sun
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Gorgeous; magnificent; sumptuous; of remarkable beauty.
Adjective
Examples
a splendid palace
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “splendid” mean?
Possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright.
Is “splendid” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.