— splendidly , adv. — splendidness , n.
/splen"did/ , adj.
1. gorgeous; magnificent; sumptuous.
2. grand; superb, as beauty.
3. distinguished or glorious, as a name, reputation, victory, etc.
4. strikingly admirable or fine: splendid talents.
5. excellent, fine, or very good: to have a splendid time.
6. brilliant in appearance, color, etc.
[ 1615-25; splendidus brilliant, equiv. to splend ( ere ) to shine + -idus -ID 4 ]
Syn. 1. luxurious, dazzling, imposing. See magnificent. 3. renowned, famed, famous, illustrious, eminent, conspicuous, celebrated, remarkable, brilliant; noble.
Ant. 1. squalid. 3. ignoble.