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/ˈsplɛndɪd/
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ˈsplɛndɪd
Adjective
Possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright.
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a splendid sun
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It is distinguished from xanthocobaltic nitrate by its crystalline form, and by yielding a splendid cinnabarred precipitate with a solution of iodine in potassium iodide […]
Gorgeous; magnificent; sumptuous; of remarkable beauty.
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a splendid palace
a splendid procession
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a splendid pageant
Brilliant, excellent, of a very high standard.
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"We've fallen on our feet and no mistake," said Peter. "This is going to be perfectly splendid. That old chap will let us do anything we like."
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November 2 2014, Daniel Taylor, "Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United," guardian.co.uk Hart had to make two splendid saves as Van Persie and Di María took aim and Fellaini should really have done better with a headed chance.
Adjective
having great beauty and splendor
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a glorious spring morning
a glorious sunset
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splendid costumes
a kind of splendiferous native simplicity
very good; of the highest quality
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made an excellent speech
he was a splendid teacher
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a first-class mind
famous for a mean backhand
characterized by grandeur
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the brilliant court life at Versailles
a glorious work of art
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magnificent cathedrals
the splendid coronation ceremony