Splendidest: meaning, definitions and examples
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splendidest
[ ˈsplɛndɪdəst ]
describing excellence
The term 'splendidest' is the superlative form of 'splendid'. It signifies the highest degree of brilliance, magnificence, or beauty. 'Splendid' can describe something that is extraordinary or impressive in appearance or quality. As a superlative, 'splendidest' is rarely used in contemporary English, but it can be applied to emphasize something that stands out among other splendid objects, experiences, or attributes.
Synonyms
most glorious, most magnificent, most splendid.
Examples of usage
- The sunset was the splendidest view I had ever seen.
- She wore the splendidest dress of the evening.
- Their achievements were none short of splendidest in the competition.
Translations
Translations of the word "splendidest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 esplêndido
🇮🇳 शानदार
🇩🇪 prächtig
- herrlich
- splendidest
🇮🇩 anggun
🇺🇦 прекрасний
- чудовий
- найпрекрасніший
🇵🇱 wspaniały
🇯🇵 素晴らしい
- 壮大な
- 最高の
🇫🇷 splendide
- magnifique
- le plus splendide
🇪🇸 espléndido
- magnífico
- el más espléndido
🇹🇷 harika
- muhteşem
- en muhteşem
🇰🇷 훌륭한
- 놀라운
- 가장 훌륭한
🇸🇦 رائع
- مذهل
- الأروع
🇨🇿 skvělý
- nádherný
- nejskvělejší
🇸🇰 úžasný
- nádherný
- najúžasnejší
🇨🇳 辉煌的
- 壮丽的
- 最辉煌的
🇸🇮 čudovit
- neverjeten
- najčudovitejši
🇮🇸 dýrðlegur
- frábær
- frábærasti
🇰🇿 керемет
- тамаша
- ең тамаша
🇬🇪 შთამბეჭდავი
- დიდებული
- ყველაზე შთამბეჭდავი
🇦🇿 möhtəşəm
- gözəl
- ən möhtəşəm
🇲🇽 espléndido
- magnífico
- el más espléndido
Etymology
The word 'splendid' originates from the Latin term 'splendidus', meaning 'brilliant' or 'bright'. It passed into Middle English in the 14th century, evolving in its meaning to denote something that is magnificent or grand. The transition into 'splendidest' represents the addition of the superlative suffix '-est', a common formation in English to indicate the highest degree of a quality. This transformation highlights the word's emphasis on exceptional beauty or excellence. Although 'splendidest' may sound archaic today, it retains its roots in the rich linguistic history that reflects the admiration of remarkable aesthetics and achievements. It serves as a linguistic reminder of the grandeur associated with certain experiences, allowing speakers to elevate their descriptions from ordinary to extraordinary.