I. ˈsplendə(r) sometimes -ˌdȯ(ə)r or -ȯ(ə) noun
( -s )
Usage: see -or
Etymology: Middle English splendure, from Middle French esplendour, from Latin splendor, from splendēre to shine — more at splendid
1.
a. : great brightness : brilliant luster : brilliancy
ahead shone the splendor of a showcase full of gold objects — Angélica Mendoza
the color and delicacy and splendor of soap bubbles — Dorothy Barclay
b. : sumptuous display, ornament, or ceremonial : gorgeous show : magnificence , pomp , glory
entertained at balls noted for their splendor and exclusiveness — American Guide Series: Louisiana
c. : beauty
the harsh splendor of barren mountains — Marion Wilhelm
d. : excellence , value , worth
this eloquent and confident look should … open the eyes of many … to the splendor of their moral heritage — L.P.Curtis
2.
a. : something that exhibits splendor
the east was a splendor of forest fires — William Beebe
b. : something that contributes to splendor
the vocabulary of poetry increased enormously its store … of vague splendors — J.L.Lowes
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- in splendor
II. verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Usage: see -or
intransitive verb
: to proceed gloriously, radiantly, or resplendently
transitive verb
: to endow with splendor : adorn
the winter night is splendored by the stars — Madeline Mason