adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a big/great/splendid occasion
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The big occasion for country people was the Agricultural Fair.
splendid isolation (= it is far from everything and looks impressive )
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The mansion sits in splendid isolation on top of the hill .
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADVERB
more
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Could there be a more splendid way to get the grey matter working?
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They drew rein in Sparta before the lordly dwelling, a house far more splendid than either young man had ever seen.
most
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Those who have never been up a mountain when temperature inversion is at work have missed the most splendid sight.
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The elegant Royal Theatre next door is one of the most splendid of its kind in the country.
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One of the castle's most splendid features is the high twin-towered gatehouse.
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Beneath this lies the most splendid embalmed St Justin in his contemporary costume with fine wire work and embroidery.
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This is the most splendid autumn we have had here, and I wish you could have enjoyed it with us.
rather
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Conversely, I have a rather splendid dress I bought from a charity shop for £10 a couple of years ago.
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It looks rather splendid , but it attracted so much attention that after two days she took it all out.
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In the sunlight she could see that it was indeed a rather splendid machine.
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We had to admit that it looked rather splendid .
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We would visit her on occasions and I remember she had a rather splendid grandfather clock.
■ NOUN
idea
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Tradition is a splendid idea , but it can stifle individual talent.
isolation
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Modernism has projected a compelling image of the artist in a state of splendid isolation .
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The Memorial Hall stands in splendid isolation as the only village amenity.
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All that survives now is two walls, standing in splendid isolation , up to the deck height of the bridge.
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It was a simple drawing of a square tower, standing in splendid isolation like an accusing finger pointing at the sky.
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Campus bookselling had existed in splendid isolation and been largely unmoved by the 1980s high street revolution, he argued.
job
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After all, functionality is beauty, and the Christina Penin model is doing a splendid job in my kitchen.
opportunity
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Come to laugh, no doubt, and what a splendid opportunity they were being presented with!
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It seems right to see Hubble's greatness in recognising splendid opportunities and pursuing them with utmost devotion and superb vision.
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It gave her an absolutely splendid opportunity of indicating her indignation.
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Old converted railway paths offer splendid opportunities , although circular walks are not usually possible.
time
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We had a splendid time and I just feel I had to write and thank you.
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In short, as a city buff and a religion junkie I had a splendid time during my undergraduate years.
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I sold the jewels I was wearing and de Michelet and I had a splendid time until the money was gone.
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Amelia had a splendid time with Neta.
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So now she was having a splendid time visiting friends, and who could blame her?
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It means I had a splendid time with you, Stella.
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Two members in particular had a splendid time - John Tinkler and Paul Bishop.
view
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Massive rock formations, mountains and deep canyons present splendid views of nature's work.
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And what a splendid view you have!
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The coastguard cottages had a splendid view overlooking Torbay.
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I happen to be embarking on a motoring trip during the course of which I hope to see many splendid views .
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A hotel-restaurant with its terrace overhanging the slope gives splendid views over the Lake of Thun and the Stockhorn group.
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Close to the Grand Canal and offering some splendid views , the apartment is reached by several flights of stairs.
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Stock also has the perfect mountain restaurant - small, with a sunny wooden terrace, hearty food together with splendid views .
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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a splendid view of the pyramids
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In the centre of the room was a splendid 18th century oak table.
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The troops are doing a splendid job of keeping the peace.
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Wealthy nobles inhabited splendid villas in the surrounding countryside.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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And the music, while not necessarily the most inventive guitar-drive stuff you've ever heard, has its splendid moments.
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Fortunately there are still a handful of splendid brews that are allowed to condition in the bottle.
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He welcomed all the authors, promised a splendid week.
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How splendid , they have a warm spot in their hearts for those suffering from messianic delusion.
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In time, Fallows also became a splendid computer guru, a genuine rarity among top public policy analysts.
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It is more than that, as artificial selection has made a splendid variety of sizes, shapes, colours and tastes.
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It was a splendid marriage and he thought of ambition only, never of love or of gratitude.
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Mama was a superb cook and she invariably prepared something splendid for us.