/ ˈsplendɪd; NAmE / adjective , exclamation
■ adjective ( especially BrE )
1.
( old-fashioned ) excellent; very good
SYN great :
What a splendid idea!
We've all had a splendid time.
2.
very impressive; very beautiful :
splendid scenery
The hotel stands in splendid isolation , surrounded by moorland.
► splen·did·ly adverb :
You all played splendidly.
■ exclamation
( old-fashioned , especially BrE ) used to show that you approve of sth, or are pleased :
You're both coming? Splendid!
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WORD ORIGIN
early 17th cent.: from French splendide or Latin splendidus , from splendere shine, be bright.