transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsplen-dəd ]
adjective
Etymology: Latin splendidus, from splendēre to shine; perhaps akin to Middle Irish lainn bright
Date: 1624
1. : possessing or displaying splendor: as
a. : shining , brilliant
b. : marked by showy magnificence
2. : illustrious , grand
3.
a. : excellent
a splendid opportunity
b. : being out of the ordinary : singular
• splen·did·ly adverb
• splen·did·ness noun
Synonyms:
splendid , resplendent , gorgeous , glorious , sublime , superb mean extraordinarily or transcendently impressive. splendid implies outshining the usual or customary
the wedding was a splendid occasion
resplendent suggests a glowing or blazing splendor
resplendent in her jewelry
gorgeous implies a rich splendor especially in display of color
a gorgeous red dress
glorious suggests radiance that heightens beauty or distinction
a glorious sunset
sublime implies an exaltation or elevation almost beyond human comprehension
a vision of sublime beauty
superb suggests an excellence reaching the highest conceivable degree
her singing was superb