— splendorous, splendrous /splen"dreuhs/ , adj.
/splen"deuhr/ , n.
1. brilliant or gorgeous appearance, coloring, etc.; magnificence: the splendor of the palace.
2. an instance or display of imposing pomp or grandeur: the splendor of the coronation.
3. grandeur; glory; brilliant distinction: the splendor of ancient Greek architecture.
4. great brightness; brilliant light or luster.
v.t.
5. to make splendid by decorating lavishly; adorn.
v.i.
6. to move or proceed with splendor, grandeur, or pomp.
Also, esp. Brit., splendour .
[ 1400-50; splendor, equiv. to splend ( ere ) to shine + -or -OR 1 ; r. late ME splendure ]
Syn. 1. show, dash. 3. fame, eminence, renown, celebrity. 4. dazzle, refulgence.
Ant. 1. squalor.